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Carrier crab and dorripd crab
Carrier crab or porter crab, Homola barbata 1, and dorripd crab, Medorippe lanata 2. Omola fronte-spinosa, Dorippe lanosa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Corsi, drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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1837 Antoine Carrier Crab Cray Crayfish Crustacean Delle Dictionary Dizionario Elephas Florence Francois Gabriel Jussieu Laurent Lobster Mediterranean Naturali Palinurus Pierre Pretre Scienze Spiny Stipple Turpin
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving, published in Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali or Dictionary of Natural Sciences in Florence, Italy, in 1837, showcases two intriguing crab species: the Carrier crab (Homola barbata, also known as the Porter crab or Omola fronte-spinosa) and the Dorripd crab (Medorippe lanata, also known as the Red Dorippe or Dorippe lanosa). The illustration, which measures approximately 15 x 11 cm, was engraved by Corsi, with drawings by Jean Gabriel Pretre and direction by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin. The Carrier crab, depicted on the left, is a small, spiny crab that inhabits the Mediterranean and European waters. It is named for its habit of carrying sponges on its pincers, which it uses as camouflage to blend in with the seabed. The Dorripd crab, shown on the right, is also a small crab found in the Mediterranean and European waters. It is characterized by its long, feathery antennae and red coloration. Turpin (1775-1840) was a renowned French botanical illustrator of the 19th century, known for his meticulous attention to detail and exceptional artistic skill. This illustration is a testament to his mastery of the copperplate stipple engraving technique, which involved creating texture and shading by applying tiny dots of ink to the plate. The resulting image is rich in detail and depth, bringing the two crab species to life in a way that was unmatched by other illustration methods of the time. This image offers a glimpse into the natural history of the Mediterranean and European marine ecosystems, providing a window into the diverse and intriguing world of crustaceans. The intricate details of the Carrier and Dorripd crabs' anatomy, as well as their distinctive features, are beautifully rendered in this exquisite work of art.
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