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Red knot, Calidris canutus, and ruff, Philomachus pugnax
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Red knot, Calidris canutus, and ruff, Philomachus pugnax
Red knot, Calidris canutus, and ruff, Philomachus pugnax.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, Paris, France, 1816-1830. Illustration by J. G. Pretre, engraved by Massard, 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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Calidris Cuvier Dictionary Frederic Gabriel Knot Pretre Ruff Stipple Canutus Philomachus Pugnax
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This stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, created between 1816 and 1830, showcases two remarkable wading birds: the Red Knot, Calidris canutus, and the Ruff, Philomachus pugnax. The illustration is taken from the esteemed "Dictionnaire de Sciences Naturelles: Ornithologie" (Dictionary of Natural Sciences: Ornithology) by Frederic Cuvier, with artwork by Jean Gabriel Pretre and engraving by Massard, under the direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by F.G. Levrault in Paris, France. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845) was a renowned painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's menagerie and later became the artist to the Museum of Natural History. His meticulous attention to detail is evident in this beautiful engraving, which captures the intricate plumage and distinct features of both species. The Red Knot, Calidris canutus, is a medium-sized wading bird with a distinctive red knob on its bill, which gives it its name. The Ruff, Philomachus pugnax, is a larger wading bird with a distinctive black and white plumage and a red, inflatable sac on its neck, which it uses during mating displays. This historical artwork not only showcases the natural beauty of these birds but also highlights the exceptional skill of the artist and the intricate process of copperplate stipple engraving. It is a testament to the rich history of ornithology and the dedication of naturalists and artists to documenting the natural world.
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