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Stone loach, Barbatula barbatula, and largescale
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Stone loach, Barbatula barbatula, and largescale
Stone loach, Barbatula barbatula, and largescale foureyes, Anableps anableps.. 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 exquisite handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, published by F. G. Levrault between 1816 and 1830, showcases two fascinating aquatic species: the Stone Loach, Barbatula barbatula, and the Largescale Four-eyes, Anableps anableps. The image is an illustration from Jussieu's Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles, created under the direction of renowned naturalists Hippolyte Cloquet and Jean Gabriel Pretre. The Stone Loach, depicted on the left, is a freshwater fish native to Europe. With its distinctive barbeled mouth and mottled grayish-brown coloration, this bottom-dwelling species is well-adapted to its environment. The Stone Loach's intricate scales and subtle details are beautifully rendered in the engraving, making it a testament to the skill of the engraver, Massard, and the artist, Jean Gabriel Pretre. On the right, the Largescale Four-eyes, or Two-tailed Electric Fish, is a unique and intriguing creature. This tropical fish is known for its ability to generate electric fields for communication and hunting. The engraving captures the fish's elongated body, large scales, and distinctively marked eyes. The handcoloring adds depth and vibrancy to the image, enhancing the viewer's appreciation for these remarkable aquatic beings. Jean Gabriel Pretre, the artist behind this masterpiece, was a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later became an artist at the Museum of Natural History. His expertise in capturing the intricacies of various species is evident in this stunning engraving, which remains a valuable historical record of these fascinating fish species.
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