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Three-striped night monkey, Aotus trivirgatus
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Three-striped night monkey, Aotus trivirgatus
Three-striped night monkey, Aotus trivirgatus, and white-faced saki monkey, Pithecia pithecia.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris, France, 1816. Illustration by J. G. Pretre, engraved by Massard, directed by Pierre Jean-Francois 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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Cuvier Dictionary Faced Frederic Gabriel Monkey Pretre Saki Stipple Striped Three Pithecia
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This stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, created by Jean Gabriel Pretre and published by F.G. Levrault in Paris, France, in 1816, showcases two intriguing New World primates: the Three-striped Night Monkey (Aotus trivirgatus) and the White-faced Sakis (Pithecia pithecia). The Three-striped Night Monkey is a nocturnal primate native to Central and South America, recognized by its distinctive three white stripes on its face and back. The White-faced Saki Monkey, on the other hand, is a diurnal primate, also native to South America, known for its striking white face and long, prehensile tail. The engraving, which is part of Frederic Cuvier's "Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals," was produced by a team of skilled artisans, including Pretre as the painter of natural history, Massard as the engraver, and Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin as the director. Pretre's expertise in natural history was gained through his work at Empress Josephine's zoo, and later, as the artist to the Museum of Natural History. This historical artwork not only showcases the beauty and intricacy of these primates but also serves as a testament to the meticulous and artistic process of creating natural history illustrations during the early 19th century. The use of the copperplate stipple engraving technique, which involves creating an image by applying a series of small dots, adds to the detail and depth of the artwork. Today, this engraving remains an important historical document in the fields of zoology and the history of natural history illustration.
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