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Ring-necked spitting cobra, Hemachatus haemachatus
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Ring-necked spitting cobra, Hemachatus haemachatus
Ring-necked spitting cobra, Hemachatus haemachatus, and Martinique lancehead, Bothrops lanceolatus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G. Pretre, engraved by Massard, directed by Turpin, and published by F. G. Levrault. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephines zoo and later became artist to the Museum of Natural History
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Cloquet Cobra Dictionnaire Gabriel Hippolyte Jussieu Lanceolatus Martinique Massard Naturelles Necked Pretre Reptile Ring Sciences Spitting Stipple Bothrops Lancehead
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This stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, titled "Hemachatus haemachatus, ou Cobra à collier, et Bothrops lanceolatus, ou Crotale de Martinique" (Ring-necked cobra and Martinique lancehead), is an exquisite example of natural history illustration from the early 19th century. The illustration, published by F. G. Levrault and directed by Turpin, was created by the skilled hands of artist Jean Gabriel Pretre and engraver Massard. Pretre, a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo, and later becoming the artist to the Museum of Natural History, meticulously captured the intricate details of these two fascinating reptiles. The Ring-necked cobra, also known as Hemachatus haemachatus, is depicted with its distinctive collar of darker rings encircling its neck, while its body is adorned with intricate patterns of lighter scales. The Martinique lancehead, or Bothrops lanceolatus, is shown with its triangular head, elongated fangs, and distinctive lance-shaped tail. The engraving process, which involved the use of a stylus to create tiny dots on a copper plate, allowed for the intricate details of the reptiles' scales and patterns to be beautifully rendered. The handcoloring process added an additional layer of detail and vibrancy, bringing the illustration to life. The illustration also includes a small fish, likely included to show the Ring-necked cobra's prey, and the name of the artist, engraver, and publisher are prominently displayed at the bottom. This exquisite piece of natural history art is a testament to the beauty and intricacy of the natural world, as well as the skill and artistry of the artists and engravers of the time.
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