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StatsOcelot: the evolution of taxidermy
The two mounted ocelots (Leopardus pardalis) demonstrate that taxidermy has come a long way and that there is a huge difference between the stuffed creatures from the 18th and 19th centuries and the masterful, anatomically correct modern-day museum exhibits. The taxidermist who mounted the first ocelot in 1818 had never seen a live ocelot and had nothing but the skin and a few sketches of the animal, lacking basic anatomical knowledge. Gerhard Schröder in 1934, on the other hand, mounted the second specimen, having studied live animals. He also had the dead animal, complete with muscles and skeleton, at his disposal and was thus able to create a masterful, anatomically correct taxidermy that gives an impression of the live animal.
carola radke (mfn) (? – ?)
Explore the captivating biodiversity art of Carola Radke! German researcher & artist specializing in animal illustrations – nature, science, & stunning detail.
Museum für Naturkunde Berlin (Berlin, Germany)
Home to the world's largest Giraffatitan skeleton, Museum für Naturkunde Berlin offers an immersive journey through deep time and biodiversity that invites you to explore the breathtaking wonders of Earth's evolution.
About this artwork
- Title: Ocelot: the evolution of taxidermy
- Artist: carola radke (mfn)
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Museum für Naturkunde Berlin
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow
