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West Indian magpie shell, Cittarium pica
West Indian magpie shell, Cittarium pica (Magpie turbo, Turbo pica). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1802
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the vibrant colors and intricate detail of the natural world into your home or office with our stunning West Indian Magpie Shell Poster Prints from Media Storehouse. This exquisite illustration, sourced from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, features the West Indian Magpie Shell, Cittarium pica, also known as the Magpie Turbo or Turbo pica. Meticulously drawn and engraved by the renowned naturalist and illustrator, Richard Polydore Nodder, this captivating image showcases the beauty and complexity of this unique marine mollusk. Add a touch of natural wonder to any space with our high-quality, museum-grade poster prints, perfect for decorating walls, classrooms, or galleries. Embrace the power of art to inspire and transport you, and let the West Indian Magpie Shell Poster Print be the starting point for your personal journey into 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 39.3cm x 59.4cm (15.5" 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.
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the West Indian Magpie Shell, also known as Cittarium pica or Turbo pica. The illustration was meticulously drawn and engraved by the renowned naturalist artist, Richard Polydore Nodder, and published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany in London, 1802. The West Indian Magpie Shell is a large marine gastropod mollusk, native to the Atlantic and Caribbean waters. Its distinctive spiral shell is adorned with intricate patterns of brown, pink, and white, resembling the multicolored plumage of a magpie. The shell's shape is conical, with a tall, narrow apex and a wide, flared base. The outer surface is covered in delicate, overlapping plates, which are arranged in a spiral pattern. The interior of the shell is smooth and white, providing a protective home for the mollusk. The West Indian Magpie Shell is a prized specimen in the field of conchology, the study of seashells. Its intricate design and vibrant colors have long captivated collectors and naturalists alike. This illustration not only serves as a beautiful work of art but also as an important record of the natural world, providing a detailed and accurate representation of this fascinating marine creature. The Naturalist's Miscellany was a popular and influential publication during the era of natural history exploration and discovery. Its high-quality illustrations, produced using the latest techniques in copperplate engraving and hand-coloring, helped to advance the scientific understanding of the natural world and inspire a sense of wonder and appreciation for the diversity of life on Earth.
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