Antique Framed Print : CLY02082. AUS-304. St Andrews Cross spider - female with male in attendance
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CLY02082. AUS-304. St Andrews Cross spider - female with male in attendance
AUS-304
St Andrews Cross spider - female with male in attendance on opposite side of web.
Australia
Argiope keyserlingii
Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com
Auscape
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21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.8cm x 37.1cm (9.4" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Love is in the Air Down Under - A Spider Romance Like No Other!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print by Densey Clyne, we witness a truly unique courtship dance between two remarkable arachnids. Meet the enchanting St Andrew's Cross spider couple from Australia - an extraordinary pair that defies expectations! On one side of their intricately woven web, we have the elegant female Argiope keyserlingii, proudly displaying her vibrant markings and impressive size. Her presence demands attention as she awaits her potential mate. And there he is! On the opposite side of the web, a much smaller male spider stands tall, ready to prove his worthiness. With determination in his eight tiny legs, he cautiously navigates towards his lady love. It's a delicate balancing act for these two love-struck spiders. The male must tread carefully on the silken threads while avoiding becoming dinner himself! But fear not; this is no ordinary romance. These arachnids are known for their harmonious courtship rituals. As they come face-to-face (or rather leg-to-leg), it becomes clear that size doesn't matter when it comes to matters of the heart in Araneae society. This unlikely duo showcases true sexual dimorphism at its finest! So let this mesmerizing image transport you into their world – where cobwebs become stages for passionate encounters and Australian wildlife never ceases to amaze us with its peculiarities. Densey Clyne has captured a moment that reminds us
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