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Longnose gar, suckermouth, Raphael and spotted catfish
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Longnose gar, suckermouth, Raphael and spotted catfish
Longnose gar, Lepisosteus osseus 1, suckermouth catfish, Hypostomus plecostomus 2, Raphael catfish, Platydoras costatus 3 and spotted catfish, Corydoras punctatus 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1802
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, taken from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar in 1802, showcases a fascinating assemblage of various armored fish species. The image includes the Longnose Gar (Lepisosteus osseus, number 1), a prehistoric-looking fish with a long snout and bony scales. Number 2 represents the Suckermouth Catfish (Hypostomus plecostomus), an algae-scraping fish with a large, suction cup-like mouth. Number 3 is the Raphael Catfish (Platydoras costatus), named after the Italian painter Raphael due to its striking coloration. Lastly, we have the Spotted Catfish (Corydoras punctatus, number 4), a popular aquarium fish with black and white spots. These intricately detailed illustrations were created during a time when the study of natural history was gaining significant popularity. The engraving process involved etching designs onto copper plates, which were then inked and pressed onto paper to create highly detailed and accurate images. This particular engraving not only serves as a beautiful work of art but also contributes to the historical record of ichthyology, the scientific study of fish. The presence of these diverse armored fish species in a children's picture book reflects the growing curiosity and fascination with the natural world during the early 19th century. This image is a testament to the enduring appeal of fish as subjects of scientific inquiry and artistic expression.
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