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Snakes, A Chameleon, a frog and a salamander
Snakes (a rattlesnake and a boa constrictor), A Chameleon, a frog and a salamander. Date: 1808
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1800s 1808 Amphibian Buffon Carpet Chameleon Comte Constrictor Entomology Frog Georges Leclerc Rattlesnake Salamander Snake Snakes Southern
Medium 18" Cushion (46x46cm)
18"x18" (46x46cm) Fibre filled cushion with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone coloured faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 29.6cm x 45.7cm (11.7" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
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.
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This intriguing and captivating image, dating back to 1808, showcases a diverse array of reptiles and amphibians. In the foreground, we find two species of snakes: a rattlesnake and a boa constrictor. The rattlesnake, with its distinctive rattle on the end of its tail, is a venomous snake native to the Americas. The boa constrictor, on the other hand, is a large, non-venomous snake known for its ability to constrict its prey. In the background, we see a chameleon, a remarkable reptile known for its ability to change color to blend in with its surroundings. Chameleons are native to Africa and Madagascar, and are famous for their long, sticky tongues and their ability to move their eyes in different directions. Two amphibians, a frog and a salamander, complete the scene. The exact species of these amphibians are not clear from the image, but they add to the rich biodiversity of the composition. This fascinating image is a testament to the natural history of the Southern Americas, and is a reminder of the important role that naturalists and explorers like Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, played in documenting and understanding the natural world. Buffon was a French naturalist and encyclopedist, who is considered one of the greatest naturalists of the 18th century. His work, "Histoire Naturelle, Générale et Particulière," which was published in sections between 1748 and 1804, was a comprehensive work on natural history and is considered a seminal work in the field. This image, with its beautiful and intricate detail, is a testament to the importance of natural history and the role it plays in our understanding of the natural world.
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