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Indo-Pacific sailfish and moonfish
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Indo-Pacific sailfish and moonfish
Indo-Pacific sailfish, Istiophorus platypterus 1, and moonfish, Mene maculata 2. Istioforo veliero o Spadaccino, Mene Anna-Carolina. 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 Cotton Cucumber Delle Dictionary Dizionario Florence Francois Gabriel Indo Jussieu Laurent Moonfish Naturali Pacific Pierre Pretre Sailfish Scienze Spinner Stipple Tubular Turpin Holothuria
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This stunning handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving, titled "Istioforo veliero o Spadaccino, Mene Anna-Carolina" from the "Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali" or "Dictionary of Natural Science," published in Florence, Italy, in 1837, showcases two fascinating marine species: the Indo-Pacific sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus) and the moonfish (Mene maculata). The sailfish, also known as the cotton-spinner or tubular-sea-sword, is depicted in dynamic motion, its long, billowing dorsal fin resembling a sail unfurled. The moonfish, or sea-cucumber, lies beneath the sailfish, its body covered in small white spots. The sailfish is a large, fast-swimming fish found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific oceans. Its distinctive dorsal fin is used as a sail to control its direction while hunting, making it an efficient and agile predator. The moonfish, on the other hand, is a bottom-dwelling, echinoderm with a cylindrical body and ten tentacles surrounding its mouth. It is commonly found in the Indo-Pacific region and is known for its ability to change color and texture to blend in with its surroundings. This beautiful illustration was created using the stipple engraving technique, which involves the application of tiny dots of ink to create shading and texture. The engraving was drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, a renowned French botanical illustrator of the 19th century. Turpin's meticulous attention to detail and mastery of the stipple engraving technique resulted in an exquisite representation of these two intriguing marine creatures.
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