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Loons and thread-legged bug
Red-throated loon, Gavia stellata 2, common loon, Gavia immer 3, black-throated loon, Gavia arctica 4, and thread-legged bug, Emesini species. Ploiere, plongeon catmarin, imbrim, lumme, gorge noire. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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Adolph Arctica Black Throated Casse Common Felix Edouard Fries Gavia Gorge Immer Loon Noire Plongeon Species Stellata Red Throated
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This exquisitely hand-colored steel engraving, created by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries for the "Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle" (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History) published in Paris between 1834 and 1839, showcases an enchanting encounter between various loon species and a thread-legged bug. The scene is set against a serene lake backdrop, with the red-throated loon (Gavia stellata), common loon (Gavia immer), black-throated loon (Gavia arctica), ploiere (French name for loons), plongeon (French for diver), catmarin (French for common loon), imbrim (French for black-throated loon), lumme (French for loon), and gorge noire (French for black-throated loon) gracefully swimming in the water. The thread-legged bug, represented by an Emesini species, rests on a lily pad, its distinctive long legs dangling in the water. The loons seem to be curiously observing the insect, perhaps considering it as a potential meal. The intricate details of each creature's plumage and anatomy are beautifully captured in this engraving, making it a stunning representation of the natural world during the 19th century. The artistry of du Casse and Adolph Fries is evident in the delicate shading, precise lines, and vibrant colors used to bring these creatures to life. This image not only showcases the beauty of these birds and insects but also highlights the skill and craftsmanship of the artists involved in its creation.
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