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Antique Framed Print : Mole salamander or wooper looper, Ambystoma
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Mole salamander or wooper looper, Ambystoma
Mole salamander or wooper looper, Ambystoma mexicanum. Critically endangered.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792
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Critically Endangered Frederick Miscellany Mole Naturalist Nodder Salamander Shaw Zoological Ambystoma Looper Mexicanum
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 37.1cm x 22.3cm (14.6" x 8.8")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisitely handcolored copperplate engraving depicts the critically endangered Mole Salamander or Wooper Looper (Ambystoma mexicanum), a remarkable amphibian species native to Mexico. Dating back to 1792, this illustration was created by renowned naturalists George Shaw and Frederick Nodder for their publication, The Naturalist's Miscellany. The Mole Salamander, also known as the Mexican Mudpuppy, is a unique and intriguing creature. With its flattened, spade-like tail and short, stocky body, it is perfectly adapted to life in the muddy burrows it constructs along the banks of shallow, slow-moving bodies of water. This salamander's coloration varies from brown to black, with distinctive yellow spots along its sides, which help to camouflage it from predators. Unfortunately, this fascinating creature is now considered critically endangered due to habitat loss, pollution, and the introduction of non-native species. The destruction of its natural wetland habitats, primarily for agricultural purposes, has had a devastating impact on Mole Salamander populations. This beautiful and historically significant illustration serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world and the unique creatures that inhabit it. It also highlights the crucial role that naturalists and illustrators have played in documenting and raising awareness about endangered species, allowing us to appreciate their beauty and understand the threats they face. The intricate details captured in this handcolored copperplate engraving showcase the skill and artistry of Shaw and Nodder, making it a valuable addition to any collection of historical natural history illustrations.
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