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Tonguefish, Symphurus, and marbled sole, Pleuronectes
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Tonguefish, Symphurus, and marbled sole, Pleuronectes
Tonguefish, Symphurus, and marbled sole, Pleuronectes.. 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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Cloquet Dictionnaire Gabriel Hippolyte Jussieu Marbled Massard Naturelles Pleuronectes Pretre Reptile Sciences Sole Stipple
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This exquisitely detailed handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, titled "Tonguefish, Symphurus, and Marbled Sole, Pleuronectes," is a stunning 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 work was overseen by renowned natural history painter Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845), who was an artist at Empress Josephine's zoo and later became the artist to the Museum of Natural History in Paris. The engraving features three different species of fish: the Tonguefish (Symphurus), the Marbled Sole (Pleuronectes), and an unidentified reptile or possibly another fish species, which may be a Hippolyte Cloquet (Hippolyte sp.). The Tonguefish, depicted with its distinctive elongated, protruding tongue, is a common name for several species of grunt fish found in the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific oceans. The Marbled Sole, with its intricate, marbled pattern, is a flatfish that inhabits the North Atlantic and Arctic waters. The third species, if it is indeed a Hippolyte Cloquet, is a colorful, patterned lizard native to Madagascar. The illustration was created using the stipple engraving technique, which involves applying tiny dots of ink to create shading and texture. The intricacy and detail of the engraving are truly remarkable, showcasing the exceptional skill of the engraver, Massard, and the dedication of the natural history community during this period to documenting and preserving the natural world.
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