Magot or Barbary ape, Macaca sylvanus
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Magot or Barbary ape, Macaca sylvanus
Magot or Barbary ape, Macaca sylvanus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of Natural History, 1794. The prolific Sibly published his Universal System of Natural History in 1794-1796 in five volumes covering the three natural worlds of fauna, flora and geology
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Barbary Ebenezer Ihle Johann Macaca Magot Sibly Sylvanus System Universal
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This handcolored copperplate engraving depicts a Magot or Barbary Ape, Macaca sylvanus, a primate native to North Africa. The image is taken from Ebenezer Sibly's Universal System of Natural History, published in five volumes between 1794 and 1796. Sibly, a prolific naturalist and publisher, meticulously documented various species of fauna, flora, and geology in his comprehensive work. The Magot or Barbary Ape, also known as the Barbary Macaque, is a distinctive Old World monkey with a dark coat, long limbs, and a crested head. Native to the Atlas Mountains of North Africa, these apes are social animals that live in large troops. They are omnivorous, feeding on fruits, nuts, seeds, and insects, as well as vegetables and small animals. The engraving, produced by the skilled hand of Johann Ihle, captures the Barbary Ape's expressive face and agile physique with remarkable detail. The use of handcoloring adds depth and vibrancy to the image, making the ape's features stand out in vivid detail. The intricate lines and shading in the engraving demonstrate the high-quality craftsmanship of the time. This historical illustration provides a glimpse into the natural history of the Barbary Ape during the late 18th century, a time when European naturalists were expanding their knowledge of the natural world through exploration and documentation. The Universal System of Natural History, with its detailed and accurate illustrations, was an essential resource for naturalists, collectors, and scholars during this period of scientific discovery.
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