LS Plate 90 from the John Reeves Collection
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LS Plate 90 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings
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John Reeves' LS Plate 90: An Intricate Illustration of a Brown Lobster from Canton, China, 19th Century John Reeves, a renowned 19th century Tea Inspector, embarked on an extraordinary journey to Canton, China, amassing an extensive collection of Chinese natural history drawings. Among his most captivating works is LS Plate 90, an intricately detailed illustration of a brown lobster. Reeves' meticulous approach to documenting the natural world is evident in this stunning depiction of the crustacean's anatomy. The lobster's robust, decapod form is rendered with remarkable accuracy, showcasing its distinctive features. Its long, segmented body, adorned with a series of small legs, contrasts sharply with its powerful, oversized claws. Each claw is intricately illustrated, revealing the complex structure of the pincers and the delicate, multi-jointed legs that support them. The lobster's antennae, waving gracefully above its head, are another captivating element of this illustration. These slender appendages, equipped with sensitive receptors, enable the crustacean to explore its environment and detect potential threats. As a member of the decapod family, this lobster belongs to the order Decapoda, which includes crabs, shrimp, and prawns. More specifically, it falls under the infraorder Brachyura, characterized by its short, broad tail fan. This particular species, with its distinctive brown coloration, is a member of the superfamily Palinuridae, commonly known as spiny lobsters. Reeves' exceptional talent as an illustrator is on full display in LS Plate 90. His ability to capture the intricate details of this fascinating creature, combined with his dedication to documenting the natural world, makes this work a valuable addition to the annals of natural history.
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