Vulpes vulgaris, fox and cormorant designs
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Vulpes vulgaris, fox and cormorant designs
Drawing 28 Vol 2 by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1876. (Two separate negatives)
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Alfred Waterhouse Canidae Caniformia Canine Carnivora Cormorant Epitheria Eutheria Foxes Mammalia Phalacrocoracidae Placental Mammal Plan Sauropsid Sauropsida
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This image is a nineteenth-century drawing by Alfred Waterhouse, titled "Drawings 28 Vol 2," created for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum in London in 1876. The drawing features two distinct designs: one of Vulpes vulgaris, the common red fox, and the other of Phalacrocorax carbo, the European cormorant. The fox design showcases the agile and cunning canid in its natural habitat. With its pointed snout, bushy tail, and piercing eyes, the fox is depicted in its characteristic alert pose, ready to pounce on its prey. The intricate details of the fur texture and the fox's muscular build are beautifully rendered, highlighting the artist's skill and attention to detail. The cormorant design, on the other hand, captures the sleek and elegant avian in mid-dive. With its long neck, webbed feet, and sharp beak, the cormorant is a masterful swimmer and an expert fisher. The drawing highlights the bird's unique physical attributes, making it a fascinating representation of the sauropsida class, which includes both reptiles and birds. Alfred Waterhouse was a renowned English artist and architect, best known for his designs for the Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. His drawings for the Natural History Museum were an essential part of the museum's decoration, showcasing a wide range of animals from the mammalian class, including Canidae (foxes) and Phalacrocoracidae (cormorants), as well as other classes such as Sauropsida, Eutheria, and Placental Mammals. This drawing is a testament to Waterhouse's artistic talent and his deep understanding of the natural world. It provides a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the nineteenth century and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the beauty and complexity of the natural world.
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