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Flea illustration
Page 201 from Micrographia or some Physiological description of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses (1665) by Robert Hooke
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Arthropod Arthropoda Flea Hexapod Hexapoda Hooke Insecta Magnified Magnifying Robert Hooke Siphonaptera Invertebrata
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Bring the intriguing world of microorganisms into your home or office with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the iconic "Flea Illustration" by Robert Hooke from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, originally published in Hooke's seminal work "Micrographia" in 1665, offers a fascinating glimpse into the microscopic world. Each print is produced with high-quality materials and vibrant colors, ensuring a stunning addition to any space. Immerse yourself in the wonders of science and natural history with this unique and thought-provoking piece."
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.
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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.
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1. Title: A Magnified View of a Flea: An Intriguing Illustration from Robert Hooke's "Micrographia" (1665) Robert Hooke's groundbreaking work, "Micrographia," published in 1665, showcased the wonders of the microscopic world through exquisite illustrations. Among these, Page 201 features a detailed drawing of a flea (Siphonaptera), an invertebrate animal from the class Insecta, order Siphonaptera, and subclass Hexapoda. This illustration offers a magnified view of the flea's intricate structure, revealing its hexapod nature and the complex details of its six legs. The flea, a tiny yet notorious creature, is an arthropod belonging to the class Arthropoda. Its hexapod body structure, characterized by six legs, is a common trait among insects and other arthropods. In this illustration, Hooke meticulously depicts the flea's elongated body, segmented legs, and the distinct features of its three body segments: the head, thorax, and abdomen. The flea's head is illustrated with its large compound eyes, antennae, and mouthparts. The thorax, the middle segment, is shown with three pairs of legs, each leg composed of seven segments: coxa, trochanter, femur, tibia, tarsus, and pretarsus. The abdomen, the posterior segment, is depicted with its various segments and the distinctive jumping organs, or "siphons," which give the flea its name (Siphonaptera). This illustration is a testament to Hooke's remarkable skill as an observer and draftsman, as well as his innovative use of the microscope to reveal the hidden world of minute bodies. The flea, once a seemingly insignificant creature, is transformed into a fascinating subject of scientific inquiry and artistic expression. This image continues to inspire curiosity and wonder, reminding us of the endless possibilities that lie within the microscopic realm.
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