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Seahorse, Hippocampus, and greater pipefish
Seahorse, Hippocampus, and greater pipefish, Syngnathus acus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G. Pretre, engraved by Massard, directed by Turpin, and published by F. G. Levrault. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephines zoo and later became artist to the Museum of Natural History
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This stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, titled "Seahorse, Hippocampus, and Greater Pipefish," is an exquisite example of natural history illustration from the early 19th century. The illustration is taken from Jussieu's "Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles," published by F.G. Levrault between 1816 and 1830. The artwork was created by the skilled hand of Jean Gabriel Pretre, who was a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later became an artist at the Museum of Natural History in Paris. The illustration features three different species of fish: a Seahorse (Hippocampus), a Hippocampus (possibly H. hippocampus or H. reevii), and a Greater Pipefish (Syngnathus acus). The Seahorse and Hippocampus are depicted in their characteristic pose, with the Seahorse grasping the tail of the Hippocampus with its prehensile snout. The Greater Pipefish is shown swimming gracefully, its elongated snout extended in search of prey. The intricate detail and lifelike quality of the illustration are a testament to the artistic skill and dedication of Pretre and the team of engravers, including Massard, who executed the engraving under the direction of Turpin. The use of handcoloring adds an additional layer of beauty and realism to the artwork, making it a valuable and captivating representation of these fascinating marine creatures.
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