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Tiger crab and frog crab
Tiger crab, Orithyia sinica 1, and frog crab, Notopus dorsipes 2. Oritia mammillare, Ranina dorsipede. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Corsi, drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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1837 Antoine Crab Delle Dictionary Dizionario Edible Fleur Florence Francois Frog Gabriel Ghost Jussieu Laurent Naturali Pierre Pipe Scienze Stipple Tiger Turpin Uniflora Vegetable
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving, taken from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali or Dictionary of Natural Sciences, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837, showcases two intriguing crab species: the Tiger Crab (Orithyia sinica) and the Frog Crab (Notopus dorsipes). The illustration, engraved by Corsi, was drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, a renowned French botanical illustrator of the 19th century. The Tiger Crab, depicted in the foreground, is characterized by its vibrant orange pincers and striped body, earning it the name 'Tiger Crab.' The Frog Crab, in the background, is a smaller, brown crab with long, spindly legs and a distinctive, frog-like appearance. Both crabs are fascinating marine creatures, inhabiting the shallow waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Surrounding the crabs are various plants, including a Monotropa uniflora, also known as the Indian Pipe or Ghost Plant. This unique, parasitic plant is characterized by its white, tubular flowers and lack of chlorophyll, relying on other plants for nutrients. The engraving also features a Ranina dorsipede, a type of edible vegetable or fruit, adding to the rich botanical detail of the illustration. Turpin's masterful use of stipple engraving techniques brings the intricate details of these creatures and plants to life, providing a captivating glimpse into the natural world of the 19th century. This beautiful artwork stands as a testament to the dedication and skill of Turpin and his collaborators in documenting the natural sciences during this period.
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