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1833 Fat Dodo from the Penny Magazine
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1833 Fat Dodo from the Penny Magazine
Woodblock print with later handcolouring from the Penny Magazine (London, June 1, 1833). Print after similar painting by C. Edwards 1750 and particularly the painting by W. Hodges 1773. This is the so-called " fat" version of dodo which inspired Lewis Carolls Dodo in " Alice in Wonderland" (Caroll referred to himself as " Dodo" as he stammered his real name Dodgson). " Thinner" version dodos are now more favoured following recent skeletal reconstructions. The dodo Raphus cucullatus was a flightless endemic of Mauritius. Discovered at the end of the 16th century is was extinct by the end of the 17th century. Since that time its name has been synonomous with human caused extinctions
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© This image is Paul D. Stewart 2009. Do not reproduce without permission of the photographer at Stewartpauld@aol.com
Bird Dodo Endemic Extinct Extinction Mauritius Ornithology Pigeon Raphus Cucullatus
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This print showcases the iconic "1833 Fat Dodo" from the Penny Magazine, a woodblock print with later handcolouring. The image is based on similar paintings by C. Edwards in 1750 and W. Hodges in 1773, particularly Hodges' rendition which served as inspiration for Lewis Carroll's Dodo character in "Alice in Wonderland". Interestingly, Carroll himself identified with the name "Dodo" due to his stammered real name Dodgson. The depicted dodo represents the so-called "fat" version of this extinct bird species, known scientifically as Raphus cucullatus. Native solely to Mauritius, this flightless creature was discovered towards the end of the 16th century but sadly became extinct by the close of the 17th century. Its tragic demise has made it a symbol of human-caused extinctions throughout history. While this particular portrayal highlights its plumpness, recent skeletal reconstructions have favored a thinner interpretation of dodos. Nevertheless, this fat dodo remains an enduring representation that continues to captivate art enthusiasts and ornithology aficionados alike. Paul D. Stewart's remarkable artwork not only preserves the memory of this unique avian species but also serves as a poignant reminder of our responsibility to protect endangered creatures today.
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