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Plains pocket gopher with external cheek pouches - brown waffle or a poche - Geomys bursarius, and white mouse - common mouse, blanche - Mus musculus var. alba
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Plains pocket gopher with external cheek pouches - brown waffle or a poche - Geomys bursarius, and white mouse - common mouse, blanche - Mus musculus var. alba
FLO4575993 Plains pocket gopher with external cheek pouches - brown waffle or a poche - Geomys bursarius, and white mouse - common mouse, blanche - Mus musculus var. alba. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's "" Bilderbuch fur Kinder"" (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1805. Friedrich Johann Bertuch (1747-1822) was a German publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1,200 engraved plates on natural history, science, costume, mythology, etc., published from 1790-1830.; (add.info.: Plains pocket gopher with external cheek pouches - brown waffle or a poche - Geomys bursarius, and white mouse - common mouse, blanche - Mus musculus var. alba. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's "" Bilderbuch fur Kinder"" (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1805. Friedrich Johann Bertuch (1747-1822) was a German publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1,200 engraved plates on natural history, science, costume, mythology, etc., published from 1790-1830.); © Florilegius
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This charming hand-colored copperplate engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch fur Kinder" captures the playful interaction between a Plains pocket gopher with external cheek pouches and a white mouse. The intricate details of the brown waffle-like texture of the gopher's fur and the delicate features of the white mouse are beautifully depicted in this illustration.
The Plains pocket gopher, known for its distinctive external cheek pouches, is portrayed with curiosity as it interacts with the common white mouse. The contrast between these two creatures - one burrowing underground and the other scurrying across fields - highlights their unique characteristics and habitats.
Friedrich Johann Bertuch, a renowned German publisher and man of arts, created this enchanting image as part of his encyclopedia for children. His dedication to educating young minds through illustrations on natural history, science, costume, mythology, and more is evident in this exquisite print.
As you admire this artwork, imagine yourself transported back to 1805 when this engraving was first published. Let yourself be captivated by the beauty of nature captured in this timeless piece that continues to inspire wonder and fascination even today.
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