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Smooth hammerhead shark, hammer oyster, brahminy
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Smooth hammerhead shark, hammer oyster, brahminy
Smooth hammerhead, Sphyrna malleus 1, hammer oyster, Malleus malleus 2, brahminy myna, Sturnia pagodarum 3 and rosy starling, Pastor roseus 4. Marteau (poiss), Marteau (moll), martins. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pfitzer after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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Adolph Fries Hammer Hammerhead Martins Moll Myna Oyster Pastor Pfitzer Roseus Rosy Smooth Starling Turdus Zygaena Brahminy Malleus Marteau Sphyrna
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This hand-colored steel engraving, created by Pfitzer after an illustration by Adolph Fries for the "Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle" (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History) published in Paris between 1834 and 1839, showcases a harmonious assemblage of marine and avian life. At the center, the Smooth Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna malleus, number 1) is depicted with its distinctive hammer-shaped head, a feature that aids in locating its prey in murky waters. Number 2 represents the Hammer Oyster (Malleus malleus), a bivalve mollusk with a unique hammer-shaped shell, which resembles the shark's head, adding to the intriguing theme of this illustration. The avian life includes the Brahminy Myna (Sturnia pagodarum, number 3) and the Rosy Starling (Pastor roseus, number 4). The Brahminy Myna is a native of the Indian subcontinent and is known for its vibrant plumage and distinctive crest. The Rosy Starling, on the other hand, is a common bird found in Africa and Asia, recognized for its rosy-pink coloration and social behavior. The title "Marteau" is given to both the shark and the oyster, which translates to "hammer" in French, highlighting the visual similarity between their shapes. The term "martins" in the title likely refers to the birds depicted in the illustration. This enchanting work of art, with its intricate details and vivid colors, offers a glimpse into the natural world of the 19th century, showcasing the beauty and diversity of marine and avian life.
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