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Luna moth, Actias luna
Luna moth, Actias luna.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792
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Media ID 14217746
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Frederick Luna Miscellany Moth Naturalist Nodder Shaw Zoological Actias
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring the enchanting beauty of the Luna moth, Actias luna, into your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints. This exquisite design, hand-selected from the archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a stunning handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders' The Naturalist's Miscellany, published in 1792. Our high-quality metal prints are not just a beautiful addition to any room, but also a unique conversation starter. Each print is meticulously printed on a lightweight aluminum sheet using a dye-sublimation process, ensuring vibrant colors and long-lasting durability. Experience the allure of the Luna moth in a whole new way with Media Storehouse Metal Prints.
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 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
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
This exquisitely hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the breathtaking beauty of the Luna moth, Actias luna. The image is taken from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany," published in 1792. Shaw and Nodder were renowned naturalists and illustrators of their time, and this engraving is a testament to their meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill. The Luna moth is a native of the eastern United States and southern Canada. It is one of the largest and most striking moths in North America, with its vibrant green wings adorned with intricate white spots and lines. The moth's wingspan can reach up to 4.5 inches, and its body is slender and graceful. The Luna moth undergoes an extraordinary transformation from caterpillar to adult. The caterpillar, which can grow up to 4 inches long, feeds on the leaves of various host plants, including oak, hickory, and persimmon. Once it has grown to full size, it spins a silken cocoon around itself and enters a pupa stage, during which it undergoes metamorphosis. After several weeks, the adult Luna moth emerges, ready to begin its short adult life. This historical engraving not only captures the allure of the Luna moth but also provides a glimpse into the natural history of the past. It serves as a reminder of the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world, a practice that continues to be relevant today. The intricate details of the engraving and the vibrant colors of the hand-coloring make this a stunning addition to any collection of natural history or art.
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