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Antique Framed Print : Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium
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Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium
Hand-coloured engraving based on Maria Sibylla Merian watercolour. 1726 edition. Date: 1726
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1726 18th Century Arthropod Arthropoda Butterfly Edition Hand Coloured Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Lepidoptera Lepidopteran Maria Sibylla Merian Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium Watercolor Invertebrata
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the 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 19.9cm x 24.4cm (7.8" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning hand-coloured engraving is a captivating representation of Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium, a seminal work by the renowned naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian. Dated to 1726, this masterpiece is an eighteenth-century illustration of the metamorphosis of the Surinam silk moth (Antheraea polyphemus) and its associated insects. The intricate engraving is based on Merian's original watercolour, which she produced during her groundbreaking expedition to Surinam in South America. Merian's work was revolutionary for her time as she focused on the natural history of insects, a subject that was previously overlooked by most naturalists. In this illustration, we see the various stages of the moth's life cycle, from the egg to the adult, accompanied by an array of other insects and plants. The meticulous attention to detail is evident in the delicate rendering of the insects and the lush foliage, which provides a vivid and accurate portrayal of the Surinam rainforest. The title, Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium, translates to "The Metamorphosis of the Insects of Surinam," and this work is considered a seminal contribution to the field of entomology. Merian's dedication to documenting the natural world and her innovative approach to illustrating the metamorphosis of insects paved the way for future generations of naturalists and scientists. This beautiful hand-coloured engraving is a testament to Merian's groundbreaking work and the enduring fascination with the natural world.
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