Mouse Mat : Horned screamer, Anhima cornuta, and wattled
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Horned screamer, Anhima cornuta, and wattled
Great white pelican, Pelecanus onocrotalus, and northern gannet, Morus bassanus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, Paris, France, 1816-1830. 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 Frederic Gabriel Gannet Morus Pelecanus Pelican Pretre Stipple Bassanus Onocrotalus
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16cm x 23.7cm (6.3" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving is an exquisite representation of three distinctive waterbirds: the Horned Screamer (Anhima cornuta), Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus), and Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus). The illustration is taken from the "Dictionnaire de Naturaliste: Omnithologie" (Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology) published in Paris, France, between 1816 and 1830. The work was directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin and engraved by Massard, with the illustration itself being the creation of Jean Gabriel Pretre. Pretre was a renowned painter of natural history, having previously worked at Empress Josephine's zoo. Later in his career, he became the artist to the Museum of Natural History. The meticulous detail and vibrant colors in this engraving are a testament to Pretre's artistic skill and dedication to accurately capturing the natural world. The Horned Screamer is depicted with its distinctive horns and large, red eyes, standing next to a body of water. The Great White Pelican is shown with its distinctive pouch under its beak, while the Northern Gannet is depicted in flight, with its black and white plumage and long, pointed wings spread wide. This engraving is a valuable historical record of these fascinating waterbirds, providing a glimpse into the natural history of the past. The intricate technique of stipple engraving, which involves the application of countless tiny dots of ink to create shading and texture, adds to the beauty and depth of the image.
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