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Side, front and back of the leg of a dodo in the British Museum. Illustration drawn and lithographed by Joseph Dinkel from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melville's The Dodo and its Kindred, London, Reeve, Benham and Reeve, 1848
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Side, front and back of the leg of a dodo in the British Museum. Illustration drawn and lithographed by Joseph Dinkel from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melville's The Dodo and its Kindred, London, Reeve, Benham and Reeve, 1848
FLO4612128 Side, front and back of the leg of a dodo in the British Museum. Illustration drawn and lithographed by Joseph Dinkel from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melville's The Dodo and its Kindred, London, Reeve, Benham and Reeve, 1848.; (add.info.: Side, front and back of the leg of a dodo in the British Museum. Illustration drawn and lithographed by Joseph Dinkel from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melville's The Dodo and its Kindred, London, Reeve, Benham and Reeve, 1848.); © Florilegius
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This print showcases the side, front, and back of the leg of a dodo from the British Museum, meticulously illustrated by Joseph Dinkel in 1848. The intricate details captured in this lithograph offer a rare glimpse into the anatomy of this extinct bird species.
The dodo, famously known for its inability to fly and unfortunate extinction due to human activity, has long fascinated scientists and historians alike. This illustration is not only a work of art but also a valuable scientific record that contributes to our understanding of these unique creatures.
Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melville's publication "The Dodo and its Kindred" serves as an important source of knowledge on the dodo and other related species. Through their collaboration with Dinkel, they were able to produce detailed depictions like this one that continue to educate and inspire curiosity about these fascinating birds.
As we gaze upon this hand-colored lithograph, we are reminded of the legacy left behind by these remarkable animals. The delicate claw depicted in this image symbolizes both the beauty and fragility of nature, urging us to cherish and protect all living beings for future generations to appreciate.
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