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Poster Print : Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild (1868-1937)
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Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild (1868-1937)
Lord Rothschild, founder of the Natural History Museum at Tring, riding on the back of a giant tortoise
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the striking Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the renowned British philanthropist and naturalist, Lord Rothschild (1868-1937), as he rides on the back of a giant tortoise. A true visionary, Rothschild is best known for his founding of the Natural History Museum at Tring. Bring this intriguing piece of history into your home or office and ignite conversations with its unique and captivating design. Order your Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild poster print today and add a touch of elegance and intrigue to your space.
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 56.2cm x 42cm (22.1" x 16.5")
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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Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild (1868-1937) was a prominent British naturalist and philanthropist, renowned for his significant contributions to the scientific community during the Victorian era. This photograph captures the moment when Lord Rothschild, dressed in formal attire, rides on the back of a colossal Galápagos tortoise, a testament to his deep connection with the natural world. The image, taken in the late 19th century, reflects the spirit of exploration and discovery that characterized the era. Lord Rothschild's passion for reptiles, particularly the Testudinidae family, led him to amass an impressive collection of over 200,000 specimens, which he donated to the British Museum in London, establishing the Natural History Museum at Tring. The giant tortoise, a member of the Testudinidae family, is a native of the Galápagos Islands. Its massive size and unique appearance have long fascinated explorers and naturalists. In this photograph, the tortoise's powerful limbs support Lord Rothschild effortlessly, showcasing the animal's remarkable strength. Lord Rothschild's pioneering work in herpetology, the study of reptiles and amphibians, and his dedication to preserving and documenting the natural world, cemented his place in the annals of scientific history. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a time when exploration and scientific discovery were driven by curiosity and a deep appreciation for the natural world.
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