Mouse-lemur Microcebus murinus, Madagascar, 1767

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"Mouse-lemur Microcebus murinus, Madagascar, 1767" is a historical illustration by Sydney Parkinson, an English artist known for his botanical and zoological drawings. Parkinson accompanied Captain James Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean aboard HMS Endeavour from 1768 to 1771, where he served as the expedition's official artist under the patronage of Joseph Banks, a British naturalist and botanist. Although Parkinson's work primarily focused on botanical subjects, he also made significant contributions to the depiction of fauna encountered during the voyage.

The illustration "Mouse-lemur Microcebus murinus, Madagascar, 1767" is notable for its depiction of the mouse lemur, a small nocturnal primate native to Madagascar. The mouse lemur (Microcebus murinus) is the smallest of all lemurs and is characterized by its diminutive size, large eyes, and nocturnal habits. Parkinson's work, created in 1767, predates the Endeavour voyage, suggesting that he may have encountered the species during an earlier visit to Madagascar or worked from specimens brought back to Europe.

As an early representation of the mouse lemur, Parkinson's illustration would have contributed to the European understanding of Malagasy wildlife during the 18th century, a period marked by significant interest in natural history and the classification of new species. His detailed rendering would have provided naturalists with a visual reference for the species, aiding in its scientific description and classification.

Sydney Parkinson's contributions to natural history illustration were cut short by his untimely death at sea in 1771, on the return journey from the Endeavour expedition. Despite this, his work had a lasting impact, as his sketches and drawings were later used to produce engravings for the publication of the official account of the voyage. "Mouse-lemur Microcebus murinus, Madagascar, 1767" stands as a testament to Parkinson's skill and the role of artists in documenting the natural world during the Age of Exploration.

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