Poster Print : Eumorpha achemon, Achemon sphinx
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Eumorpha achemon, Achemon sphinx
Eumorpha achemon, Achemon sphinx.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812
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Frederick Miscellany Moth Naturalist Nodder Polydore Shaw Sphinx
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the enchanting world of nature into your home with our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. This stunning illustration features the Eumorpha achemon, also known as the Achemon Sphinx, depicted in intricate hand-colored detail from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany (1812). Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this poster is a beautiful addition to any room, showcasing the timeless allure of the natural world.
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 59.4cm x 39.7cm (23.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving depicts the Eumorpha achemon, also known as the Achemon Sphinx or the Old Lady moth. The image is taken from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany," published in 1812. The Eumorpha achemon is a large and striking moth, with a wingspan of up to 10 centimeters. Its wings are adorned with intricate patterns of brown, gold, and black, with a distinctive white "V" marking on the forewings. The moth belongs to the family Sphingidae, which are commonly known as hawk moths due to their resemblance to hawkmoths in flight. Despite their name, they are not closely related to hawkmoths, but rather to the silkmoths and the tiger moths. The Eumorpha achemon is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is primarily found in wooded areas, where it feeds on the nectar of various flowers. The larvae of this moth are known to feed on a variety of plants, including willows, poplars, and elms. This beautiful engraving is a testament to the natural history illustration of the early 19th century. The meticulous attention to detail and the use of handcoloring to bring out the intricate patterns on the moth's wings are a true work of art. The image is also a reminder of the rich biodiversity of the natural world and the importance of documenting and preserving it for future generations.
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