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Shi drum, Umbrina cirrosa, and cingle, Zingel zingel
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Shi drum, Umbrina cirrosa, and cingle, Zingel zingel
Shi drum, Umbrina cirrosa, and cingle, Zingel zingel.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G. Pretre, engraved by Massard, directed by 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 stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, titled "Shi, Drum, Umbrina Cirrosa, Cingle, Zingel Zingel," is an exquisite example of natural history illustration from the early 19th century. The illustration is taken from Jussieu's Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles, published by F. G. Levrault between 1816 and 1830. The work was created by the skilled hand of Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845), a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later the artist to the Museum of Natural History in Paris. The engraving features an intricately detailed depiction of three different species: the Shi drum (Umbrina cirrosa), the Umbrina cirrosa, and the Cingle, Zingel zingel. The Shi drum, a type of drumfish, is shown with its distinctive elongated body and large pectoral fins spread out. The Umbrina cirrosa, a type of sea bream, is depicted with its vibrant colors and intricate scales. Lastly, the Cingle, or European stone loach, is illustrated with its elongated body and distinctive pattern of spots. The engraving was produced using the stipple technique, which involves the application of small dots of ink to create texture and depth. The intricacy and detail of the engraving are further enhanced by the delicate hand coloring, which brings the various species to life with vivid colors and shading. This beautiful illustration is a testament to the meticulous work of Pretre and the team of skilled engravers, Massard and Turpin, who brought the natural world to life through their art. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of the early 19th century and the dedication of naturalists to documenting the wonders of the natural world.
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