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Eastern chipmunk, Tamias striatus, and tree
Eastern chipmunk, Tamias striatus, and tree squirrel, Macroxus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris, France, 1816. Illustration by J. G. Pretre, engraved by Massard, 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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Chipmunk Cuvier Dictionary Frederic Gabriel Pretre Squirrel Stipple Striatus Tamias
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This exquisite handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, titled "Eastern Chipmunk, Tamias striatus, and Tree Squirrel, Macroxus, in a Forest," is a stunning example of natural history illustration from the 19th century. The illustration is taken from Frederic Cuvier's "Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals," published in Paris, France, in 1816. The illustration was created by the skilled hand of Jean Gabriel Pretre, a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo, and later becoming the artist to the Museum of Natural History. The engraving depicts an Eastern Chipmunk, Tamias striatus, and a Tree Squirrel, Macroxus, interacting in a lush forest setting. The Eastern Chipmunk is shown with its characteristic stripes and bushy tail, while the Tree Squirrel is shown with its fluffy fur and bushy tail curled around a tree trunk. The intricate details of their fur textures, as well as the veins on the leaves and the texture of the tree bark, are beautifully rendered through the stipple engraving technique. The engraving is directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin and engraved by Massard. The meticulous attention to detail and the vibrant colors used in the handcoloring process bring the illustration to life, making it a true masterpiece of natural history art. This illustration is not only a testament to the artistic and scientific achievements of the time but also a reminder of the rich biodiversity of the natural world.
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