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Poster Print : Plate from The Natural History of Carolina by Mark Catesby
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Plate from The Natural History of Carolina by Mark Catesby
Illustration from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol 1 by Mark Catesby (1683-1749)
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18th Century Arthropod Arthropoda Bahama Beak Beetle Carolina Catesby Coleoptera Diapsid Diapsida Eating Etching Feather Florida Hexapod Hexapoda
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating collection of poster prints from Media Storehouse, featuring an exquisite illustration from "The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands" by Mark Catesby. This remarkable piece, rights-managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a plate from Volume 1 of this iconic 18th-century work. Delve into the rich history of the natural world as depicted by Mark Catesby's masterful hand. Each high-quality poster print brings the intricate details and vibrant colors of this classic work to life, making it an ideal addition to any home or office space. Transport yourself back in time and immerse yourself in the beauty of the natural world with our stunning collection of Mark Catesby poster prints.
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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This stunningly detailed and vibrant etching is taken from Volume 1 of The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands by the renowned English naturalist, Mark Catesby. Depicted in the image is a plate featuring an intricately illustrated beetle, a member of the Coleoptera order, perched on the head of a bird from the Aves order. The beetle, with its elongated, curved beak-like structure, appears to be feeding on the bird's head, making for an intriguing and unusual interaction between two distinct species. Catesby's meticulous attention to anatomy and naturalistic detail is evident in the intricate rendering of both the beetle's hexapod body structure and the bird's feathers and features. The plate is a testament to the artist's skill and dedication to accurately documenting the natural world of the 18th century. The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands was published between 1731 and 1747, making it an invaluable historical record of the flora and fauna of the region during that time. Catesby's work was groundbreaking in its use of color in natural history illustrations, and his innovative techniques influenced the field for generations to come. This plate, with its rich history and exquisite detail, is a must-have for any collection focused on natural history, 18th century art, or the works of Mark Catesby. The intriguing interaction between the beetle and bird adds an element of surprise and intrigue, making it a fascinating addition to any display or study.
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