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European ground squirrel, Spermophilus citellus
European ground squirrel, Spermophilus citellus, and Alpine Marmot, Marmota marmota.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris, France, 1816. 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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Alpine Cuvier Dictionary Frederic Gabriel Marmot Marmota Pretre Squirrel Stipple Citellus Spermophilus
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This handcolored copperplate stipple engraving is an exquisite illustration of the European ground squirrel, Spermophilus citellus, and the Alpine Marmot, Marmota marmota, taken from Frederic Cuvier's Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, published in Paris, France, in 1816. The intricately detailed image, which measures approximately 11 x 14 inches, was created by the skilled hand of painter of natural history, Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845). Pretre began his career as a painter at Empress Josephine's zoo and later became an artist at the Museum of Natural History. The European ground squirrel, also known as the common ground squirrel, is a small rodent that is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is characterized by its short, bushy tail and its light brown fur, which is often adorned with darker spots. The Alpine Marmot, on the other hand, is a larger, burrowing squirrel that is native to the Alpine regions of Europe and Asia. It has a stocky body, short limbs, and a thick, brown coat of fur. The illustration was engraved by David and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, with the publication overseen by F.G. Levrault. The use of the copperplate stipple engraving technique, which involves the application of small dots of ink to create shading and texture, adds to the intricacy and beauty of the image. This historical artwork is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and scientific accuracy that was characteristic of natural history illustrations during the early 19th century.
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