Koolong (Malay) Lemur, Macanee, from 'Drawings of Animals, Insects and Reptiles of Malacca', c.1805-18

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"Koolong (Malay) Lemur, Macanee" is a drawing from the collection titled 'Drawings of Animals, Insects and Reptiles of Malacca', which dates back to the period between 1805 and 1818. The artwork is attributed to an anonymous artist who created a series of natural history illustrations during the British colonial era in Malacca, a region in present-day Malaysia. The drawing is significant as it provides historical insight into the fauna of Malacca at the beginning of the 19th century and reflects the European interest in documenting and studying the biodiversity of their colonial territories.

The illustration depicts the "Koolong," which is believed to be a local name for a type of lemur, and "Macanee," which could be a transliteration of a local name for another animal, possibly a macaque or another primate. The terms used in the title of the drawing suggest a close interaction between the local population and the wildlife of the region, as well as the linguistic challenges faced by European naturalists when cataloging non-native species.

The drawing is part of a larger body of work that serves as an important historical record of the flora and fauna of Malacca. It is also an example of the type of scientific illustration that was common during the period, which aimed to combine artistic skill with scientific accuracy to create detailed representations of species for study and reference. The collection to which this drawing belongs is of particular interest to historians of science and art, as well as to biologists and conservationists studying the historical distribution of species in Southeast Asia.

As an artwork, "Koolong (Malay) Lemur, Macanee" is a testament to the anonymous artist's ability to capture the essence of the subjects with the limited resources available at the time. The drawing is not only a piece of scientific documentation but also an artifact of cultural exchange between the indigenous people of Malacca and European colonists. The collection's significance is enhanced by its age and the rarity of such detailed and focused studies of Malacca's natural history from this period.

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