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Eagle ray, Myliobatis aquila
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Eagle ray, Myliobatis aquila
Eagle ray, Myliobatis aquila.. 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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This stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving depicts the Eagle Ray, Myliobatis aquila, a magnificent and powerful 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 hand of Jean Gabriel Pretre, who was a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later became an artist at the Museum of Natural History. The Eagle Ray is a large, flat-bodied fish with a distinctive wing-like pectoral fins that enable it to glide gracefully through the water. Its back is a beautiful silver-gray color, while its underside is white, making it nearly invisible when viewed from below. The Eagle Ray is a master of camouflage and is often mistaken for a stingray due to its similar shape and size. The intricate detail in this engraving, engraved by Massard under the direction of Turpin, showcases the delicate patterns and textures of the Eagle Ray's skin. The use of stipple engraving, a technique that involves the application of small dots of ink to create shading and texture, adds depth and dimension to the image. This beautiful and historically significant print is a testament to the skill and artistry of the naturalists and artists of the past, who dedicated themselves to documenting the natural world for future generations to appreciate and learn from. The Eagle Ray continues to fascinate and inspire us with its grace, power, and beauty, making this print a valuable addition to any collection of natural history or marine life art.
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