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Cassowary, Casuarius australis (Emu, Dromaius
Cassowary, Casuarius australis (Emu, Dromaius novaehollandiae?).. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792
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Australis Cassowary Casuarius Dromaius Frederick Miscellany Naturalist Nodder Novaehollandiae Shaw Zoological
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.2cm x 39.6cm (9.1" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving is an elegant depiction of the Cassowary (Casuarius australis), also known as the Double-wattled Cassowary, from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, published in 1792. The Cassowary is native to the tropical rainforests of New Guinea and northern Australia, making it one of the most intriguing and unique birds in the world. The Cassowary is distinguished by its striking appearance, with its large, helmet-like casque on its head, black plumage, and powerful, shaggy legs. This engraving accurately captures the bird's distinctive features, with intricate detailing and subtle shading that bring the Cassowary to life. At the time of this illustration, the Cassowary was also commonly referred to as the Emu of New Holland, due to its superficial resemblance to the Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) of Australia. However, the two birds are not closely related, with the Cassowary belonging to the Casuariidae family and the Emu to the Dromaiidae family. The Cassowary was a source of fascination for naturalists and explorers of the time, due to its mysterious and elusive nature. This engraving would have been a valuable addition to any natural history collection, providing a detailed and accurate record of this remarkable bird. Today, it serves as a reminder of the rich natural history of the past and the importance of preserving the world's unique and endangered species.
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