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Antique Print with Hand Coloring of a Yellow-Bellied Glider
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The animal depicted in the image is identified in the title as 'The greater flying phalanger, didelphis petaurus'. However, there seems to be a mix-up in the scientific name given. The term "didelphis" is typically associated with the American opossums, which are not gliders. The term "Petaurus" correctly refers to a genus of gliding possums found in Australia and New Guinea, with the most famous being the sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps).
The greater flying phalanger is more commonly known today as the yellow-bellied glider (Petaurus australis), a marsupial native to eastern Australia. It's known for its distinctive large gliding membrane (patagium) that stretches from its forepaws to its ankles, allowing it to glide for distances of up to 140 meters. This species typically has a grey to brown coat on its back and a lighter, often yellowish belly, which may be the reason for the name "yellow-bellied" in the title.
As for the creators, if this print was indeed published by G.B. Whittaker and illustrated by Charles Hamilton Smith around 1824, it would align with the period's deep interest in documenting and illustrating the natural world. Hamilton Smith's work is characterized by a level of detail that reflects both his artistic skill and scientific observation, while Whittaker’s role as a publisher was to bring these works to the broader public, contributing significantly to the era’s natural history education.
These antique prints not only served scientific purposes but also were appreciated for their artistic value and helped to convey the wonder of the natural world to a society that was increasingly interested in exploration and discovery. The yellow-bellied glider, like other gliding possums, continues to fascinate people with its ability to move through the treetops with such grace and efficiency, a wonder that would have been captivating to 19th-century audiences encountering such an animal for the first time through these prints.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.57 in (24.3 cm)Width: 5.79 in (14.7 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:c.1824
- Condition:General age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling. Blank verso. Please study image carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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