Metal Print : Ara severus, chestnut-fronted maccaw
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Ara severus, chestnut-fronted maccaw
Plate 229, hand coloured copperplate etching from George Edwards The Gleanings of Natural History, Vol. 1 (1758)
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18th Century Beak Castanea Cheek Chestnut Edwards Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring the vibrant colors and intricate details of the natural world into your home with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints. Featuring this stunning image of Ara severus, also known as the chestnut-fronted macaw, from George Edwards' The Gleanings of Natural History, Vol. 1 (1758), available through Mary Evans Prints Online. Each Metal Print is meticulously crafted using high-quality, long-lasting materials and state-of-the-art printing techniques to ensure a beautiful, museum-quality finish. Add a touch of history and elegance to any room with this hand-colored copperplate etching, expertly transformed into a modern and durable work of art.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 38.1cm (10" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Plate 229 of George Edwards' seminal work, "The Gleanings of Natural History," showcases the stunning beauty of the Chestnut-fronted Macaw, or Ara severus, in this hand-colored copperplate etching from the first volume published in 1758. The macaw, a member of the Eudicot clade within the class Aves, is depicted perched gracefully on a branch, its vibrant plumage a striking contrast against the muted background. The Chestnut-fronted Macaw is characterized by its distinctive blue and chestnut-colored feathers. The blue feathers cover most of the body, while the chestnut-colored feathers frame the face, giving the bird its namesake. The macaw's beak, a powerful tool for cracking open nuts and seeds, is also depicted in intricate detail. The macaw is native to Central and South America, and its diet consists mainly of seeds, nuts, fruits, and blossoms, making it an important disperser of angiosperms, particularly those in the Fabaceae family, such as Castanea. The macaw's role as a seed disperser is essential for the propagation of these plants, many of which are dicotyledonous angiosperms, or eudicots. This exquisite engraving is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and naturalistic accuracy that defined Edwards' work during the 18th century. The anatomical precision of the macaw's features, from the delicate feathers to the intricately textured branch, is a reflection of the artist's dedication to capturing the true essence of the natural world. The Chestnut-fronted Macaw remains an iconic symbol of the rich biodiversity of the Americas, and this image continues to inspire awe and appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the natural world.
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