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Spiny dogfish, Squalus acanthias, and catshark
Spiny dogfish, Squalus acanthias, and catshark, Scyliorhinus canicula.. 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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Catshark Cloquet Dictionnaire Dogfish Gabriel Hippolyte Jussieu Massard Naturelles Pretre Reptile Sciences Scyliorhinus Spiny Squalus Stipple Acanthias Canicula
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 22.6cm x 39.6cm (8.9" 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, published by F. G. Levrault between 1816 and 1830, showcases two intriguing marine species: the Spiny Dogfish, Squalus acanthias, and the Catshark, Scyliorhinus canicula. The illustration, directed by Turpin and engraved by Massard, was created by the skilled artist Jean Gabriel Pretre, who was renowned for his work in natural history. At the time, Pretre served as a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo, later becoming an artist at the Museum of Natural History. His meticulous attention to detail is evident in this image, which brings the unique features of these two shark species to life. The Spiny Dogfish, with its distinctive spines along its back and dorsal fin, is a common shark found in the Atlantic and North Sea. Known for their tenacious nature and ability to survive in cold waters, they are an essential part of the marine ecosystem. The Catshark, or Brown Catshark, is a smaller shark species with a brown, speckled body and distinctive barbel-tipped snout. Found in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, they are known for their ability to camouflage themselves on the ocean floor, making them elusive and challenging to study. This engraving not only serves as a beautiful work of art but also as an important historical record of these fascinating marine creatures. The intricate details and vibrant colors showcase the skill and dedication of Pretre and his collaborators, making it a valuable addition to any collection of natural history or marine life artwork.
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