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Domesticated horse and dziggetai
Domesticated horse, Equus ferus caballus 2, and dziggetai or Gobi khulan, Equus hemionus luteus 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Christian Wilhelm Waitz from Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1795. Domesticated horse, Equus ferus caballus 2, and dziggetai or Gobi khulan, Equus hemionus luteus 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Christian Wilhelm Waitz from Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1795
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1. Title: "A Harmonious Bond: The Domesticated Horse and the Dziggetai of the Gobi Desert" This handcoloured copperplate engraving, created by Johann Christian Wilhelm Waitz for Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children) in Weimar, Germany, in 1795, portrays a unique and intriguing scene of two distinct equine species: the domesticated horse (Equus ferus caballus) and the dziggetai, also known as the Gobi khulan or wild ass (Equus hemionus luteus). The domesticated horse, a symbol of strength, power, and companionship, is depicted in a calm and serene posture, with its regal head turned towards the viewer, while its rider, likely a child, holds the reins gently. The horse's sleek coat, glossy mane, and expressive eyes convey its docile and obedient nature, a testament to the deep bond that has been forged between humans and horses over centuries. In stark contrast, the dziggetai, a wild and resilient creature native to the harsh and unforgiving Gobi Desert, is shown in its natural habitat, grazing peacefully in the background. With its distinctive striped coat and slender build, the dziggetai embodies the adaptability and tenacity of the equine species in the face of extreme environmental conditions. The inclusion of these two equine species in the same image underscores the fascination and curiosity that children, and indeed adults, have held towards the natural world and its diverse inhabitants. This engraving serves as a visual reminder of the rich tapestry of biodiversity that exists, and the intriguing relationships that can be formed between humans and animals, even those that may seem worlds apart. Furthermore, this illustration is a testament to the artistic prowess of Johann Christian Wilhelm Waitz and the educational mission of Friedrich Johann Bernhard Bertuch, the German publisher of the Picture Book for Children, who sought to inspire a sense of wonder and knowledge in the young minds of his readers.
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