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LS Plate 83 from the John Reeves Collection
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LS Plate 83 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 83: An Intriguing Glimpse into 19th Century Chinese Natural History - The Mysterious World of the Squid John Reeves, a renowned 19th century Tea Inspector, embarked on an extraordinary journey to Canton, China, amassing an impressive collection of Chinese natural history drawings. Among his most captivating acquisitions was LS Plate 83, an exquisite illustration of a squid, showcasing the intricacies of this enigmatic invertebrate. The illustration, rendered in delicate brown hues, reveals the squid's anatomical features with remarkable precision. Its large, expressive eye, framed by a translucent ring, gazes out at the viewer with an air of curiosity. The creature's long, slender body, adorned with a series of tentacles and streamers, unfurls gracefully from the center, creating a mesmerizing tableau. Reeves' meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the squid's anatomy, particularly its complex tentacles, each tipped with a sharp, hooked sucker. The illustration also reveals the squid's place within the vast realm of the Cephalopoda, a class of mollusks characterized by their large, centrally located brains and the presence of a mantle, a modified part of the body used for protection and camouflage. This image, a testament to Reeves' dedication and the rich natural history of China, offers a fascinating glimpse into the mysterious world of the squid and the wonders of the natural world that captivated the imagination of 19th century explorers and scholars alike.
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