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Porcelain crab, shrimp and extinct crustacean
Porcelain crab, Porcellana species 1, shrimp, Megalopa mutica 2, and fossil of extinct crustacean, Eryon cuvieri 3. Porcellana larga-chela, Megalopa mutica, Erio di Cuvier. 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 Ammonite Antoine Coral Crab Crustacean Delle Dictionary Dizionario Edible Extinct Florence Francois Gabriel Horn Jussieu Laurent Massard Naturali Pierre Porcelain Pretre Scienze Shell Shrimp Stipple Turpin Vegetable Amplexus
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This exquisitely detailed hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving, entitled "Porcellana larga-chela, Megalopa mutica, et Eryon cuvieri," is a stunning representation of underwater life from the Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, or Dictionary of Natural Sciences, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The illustration was engraved by Corsi, drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre, and directed by the renowned French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin. At the center of the image, a porcelain crab, Porcellana species, is depicted with its large pincers (larga-chela) outstretched, showcasing its intricate, patterned shell. To the left, a shrimp, Megalopa mutica, swims gracefully amidst the coral, its translucent body glistening in the water. The third creature, an extinct crustacean, Eryon cuvieri, is illustrated as a fossilized specimen, its cylindrical horn and amplexus (hugging) appendages evident in the engraving. The Hamites, or Porcellanidae, to which the porcelain crab belongs, are characterized by their hard, porcelain-like shells. The shrimp, Megalopa mutica, is a type of megalopa, a planktonic stage in the life cycle of decapod crustaceans. The extinct crustacean, Eryon cuvieri, was a member of the Scaphitidae family, which is now extinct. The intricate details of this illustration, with its precise shading and delicate coloring, provide a glimpse into the natural world of the early 19th century, offering a testament to the skill and artistry of the illustrators and the scientific curiosity of the time. Turpin, who oversaw the production of this illustration, was a leading figure in French botanical illustration and is celebrated for his meticulous and accurate depictions of plants, making this engraving a valuable addition to any collection of natural history or botanical art.
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