White Long Armed Ape, Ongka Pootre, from 'Drawings of Animals, Insects and Reptiles from Malacca', c.1805-18

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"White Long Armed Ape, Ongka Pootre" is a notable illustration from the collection 'Drawings of Animals, Insects and Reptiles from Malacca', which dates back to the period between 1805 and 1818. This artwork is part of a series of natural history drawings that were created during the British administration of Malacca, a historical period when the British East India Company was expanding its influence in Southeast Asia. The artist behind this collection remains anonymous, but the works are significant for their detailed representation of the region's fauna.

The illustration of the "White Long Armed Ape, Ongka Pootre" is particularly remarkable for its meticulous attention to the physical characteristics and posture of the primate, which suggests that the artist may have been working from direct observation or detailed descriptions. The term "Ongka Pootre" is not a recognized scientific name, which implies that it may have been a local name or an early attempt at classification. The drawing is executed with a level of precision that provides valuable insight into the early European encounters with the wildlife of the Malay Peninsula.

As a piece of historical zoological art, "White Long Armed Ape, Ongka Pootre" serves as an important document for both the history of science and art. It reflects the interests and methodologies of naturalists of the time, who sought to document and understand the diversity of life in the colonies. The collection to which this drawing belongs is an example of the intersection between colonial exploration and the development of natural history illustration, a genre that played a crucial role in the dissemination of knowledge about exotic species to the Western world.

The 'Drawings of Animals, Insects and Reptiles from Malacca' collection, and the "White Long Armed Ape, Ongka Pootre" in particular, are valuable for their historical and artistic merit, offering a window into the early 19th-century perspectives on the natural world and the documentation practices of the era. The artwork is preserved in a public or private collection, and it continues to be a subject of interest for historians, biologists, and art enthusiasts alike.

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