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Grey heron, Ardea cinerea, and boat-billed

Grey heron, Ardea cinerea, and boat-billed heron, Cochlearius cochlearius.. 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 Madame 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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Ardea Billed Cinerea Cuvier Dictionary Frederic Gabriel Heron Pretre Stipple Cochlearius


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This stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving depicts two distinct heron species: the Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) and the Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius). The image is taken from the "Dictionnaire de Naturalisie: Omnithologie" ornithology volume of Dumont de Sainte-Croix's comprehensive Dictionary of Natural Science, published in Paris, France between 1816 and 1830. The Grey Heron, with its elegant grey plumage and long, S-shaped neck, is a common sight in wetlands across the Old World. The Boat-billed Heron, on the other hand, is native to Central and South America. It is easily recognizable by its large, upturned, boat-shaped beak, which is perfectly adapted for its feeding habits. The illustration was created by the skilled hand of Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845), a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later becoming the artist to the Museum of Natural History in Paris. The engraving was executed by Madame Massard, under the direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by F.G. Levrault. This exquisite work of art is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and scientific accuracy that characterized natural history illustrations of the time. It is a valuable historical record of the natural world and a beautiful work of art in its own right.

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