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Coarse stinkweed, Opercularia aspera
Coarse stinkweed, Opercularia aspera. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Massard, drawn 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 Aspera Coarse Crab Crustacean Delle Dictionary Dizionario Extinct Florence Fossils Fragile Fragilis Francois Gabriel Jussieu Laurent Naturali Pierre Pretre Proto Scienze Snails Stipple Turpin Stinkweed
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving depicts Coarse Stinkweed, Opercularia aspera, from the Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, or Dictionary of Natural Science, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The illustration was engraved by Massard under the direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, a renowned French botanical illustrator of the 19th century. The Coarse Stinkweed, also known as the Proto Maraschinii, Potamides Fragilis, Nerina Tuberculosa, or Del Maraschiini Potamide, is a fossilized marine plant that once thrived in ancient seas. Its distinctive features are showcased in this meticulously detailed engraving, with its fern-like fronds and spiky, stinky rhizomes. Turpin's illustration also features several marine organisms that coexisted with the Coarse Stinkweed during its time. These include the Turritella and Potamides snails, as well as the Maraschinii and Fragile Turbercolosa. The engraving is a testament to the intricate beauty of the natural world, as well as the extraordinary skill of Turpin and his team. The use of the copperplate stipple technique allowed for a high level of detail and texture, resulting in an image that captures the essence of the Coarse Stinkweed and its marine environment. This historical illustration offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing valuable insights into the flora and fauna of ancient seas. The Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali was a groundbreaking work that showcased the latest scientific discoveries of the time, making it an essential resource for scholars and naturalists alike.
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