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Common ostrich, Struthio camelus, with foot
Common ostrich, Struthio camelus, with foot of the American Rhea or nandou, Rhea americana.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, Paris, France, 1816-1830. Illustration by J. G. Pretre, engraved by David, directed by Pierre Jean-Francois 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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Americana Camelus Common Cuvier Dictionary Foot Frederic Gabriel Ostrich Pretre Rhea Stipple Struthio
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This exquisitely hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving, taken from Frederic Cuvier's "Dictionnaire de Sciences Naturelles: Ornithologie" published in Paris between 1816 and 1830, showcases the foot of a Common Ostrich (Struthio camelus) alongside that of an American Rhea or Nandou (Rhea americana). The illustration, created by Jean Gabriel Pretre, a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later becoming the artist to the Museum of Natural History, was engraved by David and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, with publication by F.G. Levrault. The Common Ostrich, native to Africa, is the world's largest bird, known for its long neck and legs. Its foot, depicted on the left side of the image, displays a three-toed structure, with the central toe being the longest and the outer toes being shorter. The American Rhea or Nandou, a flightless bird native to South America, is also shown in the image on the right. Its foot, similar in structure to the Common Ostrich, is also three-toed, but the toes are more evenly sized. The intricate detail and accuracy of this illustration reflect the high standards of natural history research during this period. The use of the copperplate stipple engraving technique allowed for the creation of detailed, textured images, while the hand-coloring added vibrancy and depth. This illustration serves as a testament to the meticulous observations and record-keeping of naturalists during the 19th century, providing valuable insights into the natural world.
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