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Tommaso Salvadori (1835-1923)
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Tommaso Salvadori (1835-1923)
Count Adelaro Tommaso Salvadori Paleotti was one of ten eminent ornithologists who assisted Richard Bowdler Sharpe, Head of the Bird Section. Image shows Tommaso working on flamingoes, c. 1890
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18th Century Bauer British Museum Desk Ferdinand Lucas Bauer Flamingo Flamingoes Photograph Print Publication Research Sauropsida Phoenicopteriformes Salvadori
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This photograph print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the intriguing world of ornithological research during the late 19th century. The image depicts Count Adelaro Tommaso Salvadori Paleotti (1835-1923), one of ten esteemed ornithologists who worked under the guidance of Richard Bowdler Sharpe, the esteemed Head of the Bird Section at the British Museum. Tommaso, dressed in formal attire, is intently focused on his work at his desk, surrounded by an array of tools and specimens. The most prominent of these specimens are a pair of flamingos, their elegant pink bodies and long, curved legs adding a touch of exotic allure to the scene. The meticulous arrangement of the specimens and the precise, organized manner in which Tommaso is working suggest the rigorous and methodical nature of his research. The photograph, taken by the renowned photographer Ferdinand Luca Bauer, captures Tommaso in the midst of his scholarly pursuits. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the dedication and passion that drove these pioneering scientists to explore the natural world and expand human knowledge of the animal kingdom. Tommaso's work on flamingoes, along with his contributions to the study of sauropsida, aves, and phoenicopteriformes, significantly advanced the field of ornithology during the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries. This photograph print is not only an intriguing glimpse into the past but also a testament to the enduring importance of scientific research and discovery.
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