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Egyptian slit-faced bat, Nycteris thebaica
Egyptian slit-faced bat, Nycteris thebaica, and greater mouse-tailed bat, Rhinopoma microphyllum.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris, France, 1816. Illustration by J. G. Pretre, engraved by Victor, 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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Cuvier Dictionary Faced Frederic Gabriel Greater Pretre Slit Stipple Tailed
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Canvas Print collection: an exquisite image of the Egyptian Slit-faced Bat, Nycteris thebaica. This captivating print, sourced from the extensive archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the intricate details of this fascinating creature's slit-faced features and delicate wings. Hand-colored from a rare copperplate stipple engraving in Frederic Cuvier's Dictionary of Natural Science, our Canvas Prints bring history and beauty into your home or office. Each print is meticulously printed on high-quality canvas and coated with a protective, archival-quality finish, ensuring your new art piece remains vibrant and stunning for years to come. Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of our Egyptian Slit-faced Bat Canvas Print.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, taken from Frederic Cuvier's "Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals," published in Paris, France, in 1816, showcases two intriguing bat species native to Egypt: the Egyptian slit-faced bat, Nycteris thebaica, and the greater mouse-tailed bat, Rhinopoma microphyllum. The illustration was created by the skilled painter of natural history, Jean Gabriel Pretre, and expertly engraved by Victor, under the direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin. Pretre, a native of France, began his career as a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later became an artist at the Museum of Natural History. The Egyptian slit-faced bat, depicted on the left, is characterized by its distinctive, elongated snout and narrow face slits. This bat is native to Africa, including Egypt, and is known to roost in trees and feed on fruit and insects. The greater mouse-tailed bat, illustrated on the right, is identified by its long, bushy tail and pointed ears. This bat species is also native to Africa and is known to roost in colonies and feed on nectar and insects. This beautiful engraving is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistry that characterized natural history illustrations of the early 19th century. The intricate stipple engraving technique used to create this image allowed for a high level of detail and texture, making it an invaluable resource for zoological research and study. Today, this image remains an important historical record of these fascinating bat species and a stunning example of the artistry and scientific inquiry of the time.
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