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Margay, Leopardus wiedii. 1834 (engraving)
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Margay, Leopardus wiedii. 1834 (engraving)
7234659 Margay, Leopardus wiedii. 1834 (engraving) by Forbes, William Alexander (1855-1883); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margay, Leopardus wiedii. Named after Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied. Neuweid cat, Felis macrourus of Prince Maximilian. Handcoloured steel engraving by Joseph Kidd after an illustration by Alexander Forbes from William Rhinds The Miscellany of Natural History: Feline Species, edited by Sir Thomas Dick Lauder, Fraser & Co. Edinburgh, Scotland, 1834.); © Florilegius
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This 19th-century engraving titled "Margay, Leopardus wiedii. 1834" by William Alexander Forbes takes us back in time to the world of natural history exploration. The print showcases the Margay, a beautiful and elusive wild cat species named after Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied. The intricate hand-colored steel engraving, created by Joseph Kidd based on an illustration by Alexander Forbes, is part of William Rhinds' renowned publication "The Miscellany of Natural History: Feline Species". This scientific masterpiece was edited by Sir Thomas Dick Lauder and published in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1834. With its detailed depiction of the Margay's distinctive features and graceful posture, this artwork offers a glimpse into the rich diversity found within our planet's animal kingdom. It serves as a testament to both the artistic skill involved in creating such engravings and the importance of documenting endangered species for future generations. As we admire this print from Fine Art Finder's private collection, we are reminded of the fragility of wildlife habitats and the urgent need for conservation efforts. The Margay represents just one example among many endangered animals that require our attention and protection. Through its historical significance and aesthetic appeal, this engraving invites us to appreciate not only nature's beauty but also mankind's ongoing quest for knowledge about our natural world.
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