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Detail of manuscript text
Relating to Plate 103 from the Loten Collection, 1754-57, a painting depicting Tragulus javanicus, lesser mouse-deer, by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere (1722-c. 1781). Image under record 6372
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1710 1789 1722 C1781 1781 18th Century Antilopinae Antilopine Artiodactyl Artiodactyla Bevere Bovid Bovidae Cervidae Ceylon Chevrotain Deer Epitheria Eutheria Even Toed Ungulate Joan Gideon Joan Gideon Loten Lesser Loten
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This detail from Plate 103 of the Loten Collection showcases the intricately illustrated text accompanying Pieter Cornelius de Bevere's painting of the Tragulus javanicus, also known as the lesser mouse-deer or chevrotain. The image, created between 1754 and 1757, is part of a larger work documenting various Asian mammals, and is a testament to the meticulous naturalistic observations of the 18th century. De Bevere, a Dutch artist, expertly captured the delicate features of this even-toed ungulate, which is a member of the Artiodactyla order, Bovidae family, and Antilopinae subfamily. The Tragulus javanicus is native to Asia, specifically in countries such as India, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. This small deer species, with its distinctive elongated snout and slender body, is an important component of the Asian forest ecosystem. The text in the print, written in Dutch, provides essential information about the lesser mouse-deer, including its scientific name, habitat, and physical characteristics. The text also includes the Latin names for the various parts of the animal, reflecting the extensive knowledge and classification systems of the time. The Loten Collection, which spans the years 1710 to 1789, is a significant historical resource for the study of natural history and the arts. This detail image, with its exquisite manuscript text, offers a glimpse into the rich natural and artistic heritage of the 18th century. Joan Gideon Loten, the collector, amassed this impressive collection, which is now preserved and accessible through various archives and online resources, including Mary Evans Prints Online.
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