Mounted Print : Ouran outang or Bornean Orangutan, Pongo pygmaeus
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Ouran outang or Bornean Orangutan, Pongo pygmaeus
Ouran outang or Bornean Orangutan, Pongo pygmaeus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or, Complete Cabinet of the Curiosities and Beauties of Nature (1798-1802) published by Harrison, London
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Media ID 14219375
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10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Introducing the captivating addition to your home decor, the Media Storehouse Mounted Photo featuring the Ouran Outang or Bornean Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus). This exquisite image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine. Bring the enchanting world of this endangered primate into your living space with this beautifully preserved, museum-quality print. Each mounted photo is carefully crafted to preserve the intricate details and vibrant colors of the original engraving, making it a stunning conversation starter and a testament to the natural world's wonders.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.4cm x 20.3cm (4.9" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This handcolored copperplate engraving depicts the Ouran Outang, also known as the Bornean Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus), a primate native to the rainforests of Borneo. The Ouran Outang is the largest arboreal primate in the world, with males reaching up to 1.5 meters in height and weighing up to 60 kilograms. The species is named after the Greek goddess of the forest, Ouranos, and the Malay word 'outang,' meaning 'man of the forest.' The Ouran Outang is easily recognizable by its distinctive reddish-brown fur, long arms, and opposable thumbs. In this illustration, the primate is depicted in a playful pose, sitting on a tree branch with its legs crossed and a satyr-like expression on its face. The intricate details of the Ouran Outang's fur and facial features are beautifully captured in this engraving, which was published in The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine between 1798 and 1802. The Ouran Outang was first described scientifically by George Edwards in 1764, and this illustration may be based on one of the specimens he studied. The species is considered critically endangered today due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and hunting. Conservation efforts are underway to protect the remaining populations and their rainforest habitats. This historical illustration not only showcases the natural beauty of the Ouran Outang but also highlights the importance of natural history in documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations.
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