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Western grey squirrel, Sciurus griseus clarkii
Western grey squirrel, Sciurus griseus clarkii. (Clarks squirrel, Sciurus clarkii.) Drawn by Charles Hamilton Smith at the Philadelphia Museum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1825
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1. Title: Western Grey Squirrel, Sciurus griseus clarkii (Clark's Squirrel) - A Beautiful Illustration from The Animal Kingdom by Baron Cuvier This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the Western Grey Squirrel, Sciurus griseus clarkii, also known as Clark's Squirrel. The illustration was drawn by the renowned English artist Charles Hamilton Smith and published as part of Edward Griffith's seminal work, "The Animal Kingdom" by the esteemed French naturalist, Baron Georges Cuvier. The Western Grey Squirrel is native to the western United States and parts of Mexico. This particular subspecies, Sciurus griseus clarkii, is named after the American naturalist, John Kirk Townsend, who first described it in 1835. The squirrel is characterized by its distinctive grey fur, bushy tail, and large, bright, coppery-red eyes. The illustration, held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, captures the Western Grey Squirrel in a naturalistic setting, perched on a tree branch, with its ears alert and its paws curled around a nut. The intricate details of the squirrel's fur, the texture of the tree bark, and the delicate shading of the engraving all contribute to the lifelike quality of the image. The publication of "The Animal Kingdom" in the early 19th century marked a significant milestone in the history of natural history and zoology. Cuvier's comprehensive work, which included illustrations of over 4,000 species, helped advance scientific understanding of the natural world and paved the way for future discoveries in the field. This beautiful illustration of the Western Grey Squirrel, drawn by Charles Hamilton Smith and published in "The Animal Kingdom," is a testament to the artistic and scientific achievements of the time and serves as a reminder of the enduring fascination that animals hold for us.
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