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Common tortoise, sulfur-breasted toucan
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Common tortoise, sulfur-breasted toucan
Common tortoise, Testudo graeca 1, sulfur-breasted toucan, Ramphastos sulfuratus 2, and white-throated toucan, Ramphastos tucanus 3. Tortue, Toucans. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Varin from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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Adolph Casse Dhistoire Dictionary Dictionnaire Felix Edouard Fries Graeca Guerin Meneville Naturelle Pittoresque Ramphastos Testudo Tortoise Tortue Toucan White Throated Carinatus Sulfuratus
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This hand-colored steel engraving, titled "Tortue, Toucans," showcases the striking contrast between two iconic species of the natural world: the Common Tortoise (Testudo graeca) and the Sulfur-breasted Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus), accompanied by the White-throated Toucan (Ramphastos tucanus). The image, created by Adolph du Casse after an illustration by Varin, was published in Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville's "Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle" (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History) between 1834 and 1839. The Common Tortoise, a native of Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia, is depicted in its natural habitat, surrounded by rocks and succulent vegetation. With its smooth, oval carapace, and distinctive yellow markings, this reptile is a symbol of longevity and endurance. In stark contrast, the Sulfur-breasted Toucan and White-throated Toucan, native to Central and South America, are displayed in their vibrant plumage. The Sulfur-breasted Toucan, with its bright yellow chest and red bill, is a striking sight, while the White-throated Toucan, with its black body and white throat, is a vision of elegance and grace. The intricate details of the engraving, from the textured scales of the tortoise to the feathers of the toucans, showcase the skill and artistry of the engraver. This beautiful piece not only captures the essence of these fascinating creatures but also serves as a testament to the natural history of the past. The "Tortue, Toucans" engraving is a reminder of the rich biodiversity of our planet and the importance of preserving and appreciating the natural world around us.
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