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Black ghost, Apteronotus albifrons, and conger
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Black ghost, Apteronotus albifrons, and conger
Black ghost, Apteronotus albifrons, and conger eel, Conger conger.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G. Pretre, engraved by Massard, directed by 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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This stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, titled "Apteronotus albifrons, ou Poisson-fantome, et Conger Conger," is an exquisite illustration of two fascinating underwater creatures: the Black Ghost, Apteronotus albifrons, and the Conger Eel, Conger conger. The illustration is taken from the "Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles" published by F.G. Levrault between 1816 and 1830. The Black Ghost, also known as the Electric Eel-like Fish or the Spookfish, is depicted on the left side of the image. With its elongated, eel-like body and large, protruding eyes, this fish is a master of disguise. Its most distinctive feature, however, is its ability to produce an electric shock, making it a formidable predator in the dark waters of its Amazonian habitat. On the right side of the illustration, we find the Conger Eel, Conger conger, a large, powerful, and elusive marine eel. Its dark, serpentine body is adorned with small, white spots, and its large, gaping mouth is filled with sharp, needle-like teeth. Conger eels are known for their impressive size and their ability to swallow prey much larger than themselves. The illustration itself is a testament to the exceptional artistry of the time. It was created by the skilled hand of Jean Gabriel Pretre, a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo, and later becoming the artist to the Museum of Natural History. The engraving was expertly executed by Massard, under the direction of Turpin. The intricate stipple technique used in the engraving process allowed for the creation of a highly detailed and lifelike image, which has been beautifully handcolored to enhance the natural beauty of these fascinating creatures.
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