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Matted filefish, queen triggerfish and white
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Matted filefish, queen triggerfish and white
Matted filefish, Acreichthys tomentosus 36, queen triggerfish, Balistes vetula 37, and white-banded triggerfish, Rhinecanthus aculeatus 38. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, Augsburg, 1804. Wilhelm (1758-1811) was a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist known as the German Buffon
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Aculeatus Balistes Creature Encyclopedia Filefish Gottlieb Ichthyology Tobias Wilhelm Matted Triggerfish Vetula White Banded
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This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving is a captivating glimpse into the marine world of the early 19th century, as depicted in Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish. The engraving features three intricately detailed marine creatures: the Matted Filefish (Acreichthys tomentosus), the Queen Triggerfish (Balistes vetula), and the White-banded Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus aculeatus). The Matted Filefish, with its mottled, brownish-gray body and delicate, filamentous fins, is shown swimming gracefully to the left of the image. The Queen Triggerfish, a vibrant, orange-and-white fish with distinctive black spots and a large, prominent dorsal fin, is depicted in the center. To the right, the White-banded Triggerfish, characterized by its white stripes and blue-green body, is shown with its pectoral fins spread wide, as if ready to dart away. Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm, a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist, was a prominent figure in the field of ichthyology during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is often referred to as the "German Buffon," in recognition of his significant contributions to the scientific study of natural history. This engraving is a testament to Wilhelm's meticulous attention to detail and his dedication to documenting the natural world. The intricate copperplate engraving process, which involved etching lines into a copper plate and then inking and printing the image, was a popular method for producing high-quality, detailed illustrations during this time period. The addition of handcoloring further enhanced the beauty and accuracy of the final product, making this engraving a valuable and captivating record of these fascinating marine creatures.
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