A 16th Century Print of an Elephant
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Framed Print of Gessner, Elephant, 16th Century
Gessner credits elephants as being the most intelligent animal, and as having emotions the most like humans of any other creature. He comments that its ivory has been traded as a luxury item around the known world for centuries. Historiae Animalium (Studies on Animals) is considered to be the first modern zoological work. This first attempt to describe many of the animals accurately is illustrated with hand-colored woodcuts drawn from personal observations by Gessner and his colleagues. Conrad Gessner (March 26, 1516 - December 13, 1565) was a Swiss naturalist and bibliographer. To his contemporaries he was best known as a botanist, but in 1551 he was the first to describe brown adipose tissue; and in 1565 the first to document the pencil. He died of the plague, at the age of 49, the year after his ennoblement. © NLM / Science Source
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Step into a world of wonder and awe with our framed prints. This piece, "Gessner, Elephant, 16th Century" by NLM from ScienceSource, transports us to a time when the intelligence and emotional depth of elephants were first recognized by the great Conrad Gessner. His groundbreaking observations continue to inspire us today, reminding us of the profound connection we share with these majestic creatures. Bring a touch of history and curiosity into your home with this beautifully crafted print.
Timeless wisdom from the pages of history. These hand-colored woodcuts, crafted by Conrad Gessner and his colleagues in the 16th century, showcase a profound understanding of nature's majesty. In "Historiae Animalium," Gessner credits elephants as being among the most intelligent creatures on earth, their emotions eerily reminiscent of our own humanity.
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.8cm (9.6" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
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