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Native American man losing a race with a bull frog to a pond, 18th century
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Native American man losing a race with a bull frog to a pond, 18th century
6337405 Native American man losing a race with a bull frog to a pond, 18th century by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Native American man losing a race with a bull frog to a pond, 18th century. They are observed by several Swedish men who have a bet on the race. The frog After an account by Swedish naturalist Pehr Kalm in Travels in North America, 1749. American bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Reverend Thomas Smiths The Naturalists Cabinet, or Interesting Sketches of Animal History, Albion Press, James Cundee, London, 1806. Smith, fl. 1803-1818, was a writer and editor of books on natural history, religion, philosophy, ancient history and astronomy.); © Florilegius; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22399748
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Account Albion Press Anecdote Bull Frog Frog Herpetology James Cundee Pond Reverend Thomas Smith Scientific Illustration The Naturalists Cabinet Wager American Bullfrog Copperplate Engraving Handcoloured Lithobates Catesbeianus
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In this 18th-century print, we witness a peculiar race between a Native American man and a bullfrog. The scene unfolds by the serene banks of a pond, where the determined man engages in an unexpected wager with several curious Swedish men. With anticipation filling the air, all eyes are fixed on the impending contest. As recounted by Swedish naturalist Pehr Kalm in his renowned work "Travels in North America" this extraordinary anecdote captures the imagination. The American bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus, takes center stage as it prepares to face off against its human counterpart. Handcolored with meticulous detail, this copperplate engraving is part of Reverend Thomas Smith's esteemed publication "The Naturalists Cabinet". Smith was not only an accomplished writer but also an editor specializing in various fields such as natural history and ancient history. This intriguing image serves as both scientific illustration and historical documentation. It offers us a glimpse into the world of zoology and herpetology during that era while providing insight into cultural exchanges between Native Americans and European explorers. Preserved through time by Florilegius from Bridgeman Images' collection, this print invites us to reflect on moments when humans interacted with nature in unconventional ways. As we admire this artwork today, let us appreciate how it encapsulates centuries-old stories that continue to captivate our imaginations.
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