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Caribbean moonfish, Selene brownii, and doctorfish
Caribbean moonfish, Selene brownii, and doctorfish, Acanthurus chirurgus.. 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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Caribbean Cloquet Dictionnaire Gabriel Hippolyte Jussieu Massard Moonfish Naturelles Pretre Reptile Sciences Selene Stipple Acanthurus Doctorfish
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.6cm x 39.6cm (9.3" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, published by F. G. Levrault between 1816 and 1830, showcases two fascinating marine species native to the Caribbean Sea: the Caribbean moonfish, Selene brownii, and the doctorfish, Acanthurus chirurgus. The illustration was created by the skilled artist Jean Gabriel Pretre, who was renowned for his work as a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later became the artist to the Museum of Natural History. The Caribbean moonfish, also known as the moon jellyfish angelfish, is depicted gracefully swimming among the waves, its translucent body shimmering in the moonlight. Its elongated, slender body is adorned with iridescent spots and stripes, making it a captivating sight underwater. Accompanying the moonfish is the doctorfish, a vibrant and distinctive tropical reef dweller. With its distinctive stripes and a prominent black spot above its pectoral fin, the doctorfish is easily recognizable. Its name derives from its role as a "doctor" to other reef inhabitants, as it is known to remove parasites from the bodies of other fish. This stunning engraving, illustrated by J.G. Pretre and engraved by Massard under the direction of Turpin, is a testament to the intricate detail and artistry of natural history illustrations during the early 19th century. The stipple technique used in this engraving allowed for the creation of delicate textures and shading, resulting in a lifelike representation of these fascinating Caribbean species.
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