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Diversity in Carapace: A Study of Turtle Patterns and Colors, 1845
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About the Item
This print depicts three turtles, each with distinct patterns and colors on their shells and skin:
1. **Top Turtle**: This turtle has a relatively dark shell with light markings that emphasize the ridges of the scutes (the individual plates that make up the turtle's carapace or shell). The plastron (the belly part of the shell) appears to be lightly colored with dark seams. The skin of the turtle is striped with light and dark bands, suggesting a pattern that may help with camouflage or identification among species.
2. **Bottom Left Turtle (labeled 'a')**: This specimen has a shell with a more vibrant green color and bold, light-colored markings. The plastron is red with a symmetrical pattern, which is quite distinctive. This coloration may be characteristic of a particular species or could be an artistic interpretation to highlight anatomical details.
3. **Bottom Right Turtle (labeled 'b')**: The shell of this turtle is green with a lighter central area and dark borders on the scutes, while the plastron is a contrasting red with a white pattern. The green color extends to the skin, with lighter stripes on the limbs.
The print shows illustrations of turtles, and it seems to label them as "Emys picta" and "Emyde peinte," which could refer to painted turtles. The painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) is a species found in North America known for the colorful markings on its shell and skin. However, without scientific accuracy in the labeling and due to variations in artistic representation in historical prints, it's difficult to confirm the exact species with certainty.
In historical scientific literature, names and classifications often differ from current taxonomy. "Emys" was a genus historically used for various types of turtles, and "picta" (painted) would imply a species with distinct, colorful patterns. "Emyde peinte" translates to "painted turtle" in French, which further supports the identification of these turtles as members of the painted turtle species or a related kind.
For accurate species identification, one would typically rely on a combination of physical characteristics, color patterns, and geographic range, which might not be fully discernible from the engravings. Modern scientific resources would provide the most accurate and updated taxonomic information.
The print is a hand-colored engraving, a technique used in the 19th century to add color to prints manually. This process allowed for the detailed replication of the natural world in books and educational materials at a time when color photography was not available.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
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- Date of Manufacture:1845
- Condition:Good. No structural damage, but moderate offsetting and soiling. Aged paper with typically warm, yellowish-brown hue. Please study the image carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13261-1541stDibs: LU3054337856282
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