Poster Print : Brown hawker dragonfly, Aeshna grandis
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Brown hawker dragonfly, Aeshna grandis
Brown hawker dragonfly, Aeshna grandis.. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1800
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Brown Hawker Dragonfly poster print from Media Storehouse's exclusive collection. This stunning image showcases the intricate detail and beauty of the Aeshna grandis, skillfully captured through the artistic lens of Richard Polydore Nodder. Originally drawn and engraved in the 1800s, this handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw is now available as a high-quality poster print. Bring the magic of nature into your home or office with this exquisite representation of one of the most magnificent insects in the world. Order yours today and elevate your space with a touch of timeless artistry.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.7cm x 59.4cm (14.8" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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 exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving showcases the Brown Hawker Dragonfly, Aeshna grandis, a magnificent insect belonging to the order Odonata and the family Aeshnidae. The intricate details of the dragonfly's anatomy are masterfully captured in this illustration, drawn and engraved by the skilled hands of Richard Polydore Nodder. The Brown Hawker Dragonfly is also known by other names such as Great Eastern, Large Brown, or Broad-bodied Skimmer. The dragonfly's larval stage, or nymph, spends most of its life underwater, where it is a formidable predator, with powerful jaws and long, grasping legs. The nymph sheds its skin several times before transforming into a mature dragonfly. The chrysalis, or pupa, is the stage where the final metamorphosis takes place. Once the dragonfly emerges from its chrysalis, its wings are soft and crumpled, but it soon pumps fluid into them, causing them to expand and harden, allowing the dragonfly to fly. The Brown Hawker Dragonfly is a common sight in Europe, Asia, and North America, and can be found near still or slow-moving bodies of water. Adult dragonflies are agile fliers, and they are often seen hovering above the water's surface, using their large eyes to spot prey. The Brown Hawker Dragonfly is an important predator, controlling populations of various insects and contributing to the balance of the ecosystem. This beautiful illustration is from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, published in London in 1800. The Naturalist's Miscellany was a popular and influential work, featuring high-quality illustrations of various plants, animals, and minerals. The illustration's intricate details and vibrant colors make it a valuable addition to any collection of historical zoological works.
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