Original antique print from 1841, illustrating various species of turtles.
Published inCuvier & Lacapede's book, "L'Histoire Naturelle".
Georges Cuvier and Bernard Germain Étienne de Lacépède were prominent French naturalists from the late 18th/early 19th century who collaborated and co-authored major works, especially on fishes and mammals, contributing significantly to taxonomy and comparative anatomy, often building upon or supplementing Buffon's Histoire Naturelle, with Cuvier becoming famous for catastrophism in geology and Lacépède for his ichthyology.
They worked together on updating and expanding upon Buffon'sHistoire Naturelle, a landmark French encyclopedia of natural history, with Cuvier often contributing sections on mammals and Lacépède on fishes.
Their joint efforts produced important volumes detailing various animal groups, including fish and mammals, using detailed illustrations.
In essence, they were leading figures in French natural history, contemporaries who shaped the understanding of biodiversity and the earth's history through their foundational texts and scientific studies.
