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10939022. Tufted capuchin, Sapajus apella, and squirrel monkey, Saimiri sciureus.
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10939022. Tufted capuchin, Sapajus apella, and squirrel monkey, Saimiri sciureus.
Tufted capuchin, Sapajus apella, and squirrel monkey, Saimiri sciureus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris, France, 1816. Illustration by J. G. Pretre, engraved by Nargeot, directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by F.G. Levrault. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephines zoo and later became artist to the Museum of Natural History
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1780 1845 1816 Capuchin Dictionary Directed Empress Engraved Frederic Gabriel Jean Francois Josephines Levrault Monkey Painter Pierre Pretre Sapajus Squirrel Stipple Tufted Turpin Apella Cuviers Saimiri Sciureus
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This exquisitely hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving is a captivating illustration from Frederic Cuvier's "Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals," published in Paris, France, in 1816. The engraving, directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin and engraved by Nargeot, showcases two New World primates: the Tufted Capuchin (Sapajus apella) and the Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri sciureus). The Tufted Capuchin, with its distinctive ear tufts and expressive face, is depicted on the left side of the image. Capuchin monkeys, part of the Capuchin family, are known for their intelligence and dexterity, which have made them popular subjects in scientific studies and captivity. On the right side of the illustration, the agile and acrobatic Squirrel Monkey is shown. These small primates, native to Central and South America, are characterized by their long, bushy tails and their ability to leap from tree to tree with ease. The illustration was created by Jean Gabriel Pretre, a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo in Paris, and later became the artist to the Museum of Natural History. The intricate details and vibrant colors of this engraving reflect the high-quality standards of the time and the dedication of its creators to accurately representing the natural world.
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