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Lamprey, Petromyzon marinus
Lamprey, Petromyzon marinus.. 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 Lamprey Marinus Massard Naturelles Petromyzon Pretre Reptile Sciences Stipple
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 24.2cm x 39.6cm (9.5" 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 stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving depicts the Lamprey, Petromyzon marinus, a unique and intriguing marine creature. The image is taken from Jussieu's Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles, published by F.G. Levrault between 1816 and 1830. The illustration was created by the skilled artist Jean Gabriel Pretre, who was known for his work as a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later became an artist at the Museum of Natural History. The Lamprey, also known as the European brook lamprey or the sea lamprey, is a type of jawless fish that possesses a distinct elongated body and a series of circular, sucking discs on its mouth, which it uses to attach itself to its prey and feed. This engraving captures the intricate details of the Lamprey's anatomy, from its gill slits to its dorsal and pectoral fins. The engraving process used to create this image involved the transfer of the artist's drawing onto a copper plate, which was then etched with tiny dots to create the desired shading and texture. The plate was then inked and hand-colored, resulting in a vivid and lifelike representation of the Lamprey. This beautiful and historical image offers a glimpse into the natural world of the early 19th century, showcasing the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the time. The Lamprey, with its unique features and fascinating biology, continues to captivate scientists and naturalists alike, making this engraving a valuable addition to any collection of natural history art.
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