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White-tailed gnu, Connochaetes gnou, and Pyrenean
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White-tailed gnu, Connochaetes gnou, and Pyrenean
White-tailed gnu, Connochaetes gnou, and Pyrenean chamois, Rupicapra pyrenaica.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris, France, 1816. Illustration by J. G. Pretre, engraved by Tournier, 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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This exquisite handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, taken from Frederic Cuvier's Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, published in Paris, France, in 1816, showcases two fascinating species of the Old World: the White-tailed Gnu (Connochaetes gnou) and the Pyrenean Chamois (Rupicapra pyrenaica). The image, illustrated by Jean Gabriel Pretre and engraved by Tournier under the direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, offers a detailed and accurate representation of these animals. The White-tailed Gnu, also known as the Black Wildebeest, is a large antelope native to the African savannas. The species is easily recognizable by its distinctive white tail, which contrasts sharply with its black body. The animal in this engraving is depicted in its natural habitat, with its powerful legs and curved horns on display. The Pyrenean Chamois, on the other hand, is a mountain goat species native to the Pyrenees Mountains, which stretch across Europe and the western part of the Iberian Peninsula. The chamois in the engraving is shown gracefully perched on a rocky outcrop, demonstrating its remarkable agility and sure-footedness. Its coat, which varies in color from light brown to dark grey, is also visible in this image. Jean Gabriel Pretre, the painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later becoming the artist to the Museum of Natural History, created this illustration with great care and attention to detail. The resulting image is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world, as well as the skill and artistry of the artist and engraver. This engraving is an invaluable resource for those interested in zoology and the history of natural science.
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