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Little dragonfish, Eurypegasus draconis
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Little dragonfish, Eurypegasus draconis
Little dragonfish, Eurypegasus draconis, and American paddlefish, Polyodon spathula.. 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 is an exquisite representation of two fascinating fish species: the Little Dragonfish, Eurypegasus draconis, and the American Paddlefish, Polyodon spathula. The illustration is taken from Jussieu's Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles, published by F.G. Levrault between 1816 and 1830. The artwork 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. The Little Dragonfish, also known as the European dragonfish or the European electric ray, is a small, elongated fish with a distinctive, dragon-like appearance. It is characterized by its long, slender body, broad pectoral fins, and a long, whip-like tail. The fish is electrically-powered and uses its electric organs to stun its prey before consuming it. The American Paddlefish, also known as the Spoonbill catfish or the Mississippi paddlefish, is a large, flatfish with a distinctive, elongated, and flat snout resembling a shovel. It is native to the waters of North America and is an important commercial and sport fish. The fish is filter feeders that use their long snouts to filter food from the water. The intricate detail and vibrant colors of this engraving are a testament to the exceptional artistry of J.G. Pretre and the skilled craftsmanship of the engravers Massard and Turpin. This beautiful illustration is not only a work of art but also an important historical document, providing valuable insights into the natural history of these fascinating fish species.
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