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Gannet, coot, seaweed and wasp
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Gannet, coot, seaweed and wasp
Northern gannet, Morus bassanus 4, red-fronted coot, Fulica rufifrons 5, Flustra foliacea seaweed 1, 2, and Gasteruption wasp 3. Flustre, foene, fou, foulque. Handcoloured steel engraving drawn and engraved by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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Adolph Coot Dhistoire Dictionary Dictionnaire Felix Edouard Fries Fulica Gannet Guerin Meneville Morus Naturelle Pittoresque Seaweed Wasp Bassanus Red Fronted
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This hand-colored steel engraving, drawn and engraved by Adolph Fries for Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville's Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), published in Paris between 1834 and 1839, showcases an intriguing assemblage of five distinct natural subjects: a Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus), a Red-fronted Coot (Fulica rufifrons), and three different specimens of Flustra foliacea seaweed, as well as a Gasteruption wasp (Gasteruption sp.). The Northern Gannet, a large seabird, is depicted in mid-flight, its wings spread wide, showcasing the elegant, streamlined form that makes it an expert fisherman. The Red-fronted Coot, a type of waterfowl, is shown perched on a piece of seaweed, its vibrant red front and distinctive plumage on full display. The three specimens of Flustra foliacea seaweed are intricately detailed, with their delicate, fan-like branches and translucent, greenish-brown coloration. The Gasteruption wasp, a parasitic insect, is shown in the lower right corner, its slender body and distinctive, elongated ovipositor providing a stark contrast to the other subjects. This engraving, with its meticulous attention to detail and beautiful hand-coloring, is a testament to the natural history illustration techniques of the 19th century. The various subjects are presented in a harmonious composition, inviting the viewer to appreciate the intricate relationships between different species and their environments.
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