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Eumorpha achemon, Achemon sphinx
Eumorpha achemon, Achemon sphinx.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812
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Frederick Miscellany Moth Naturalist Nodder Polydore Shaw Sphinx
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 39.6cm x 26.5cm (15.6" x 10.4")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving depicts the Eumorpha achemon, also known as the Achemon Sphinx or the Old Lady moth. The image is taken from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany," published in 1812. The Eumorpha achemon is a large and striking moth, with a wingspan of up to 10 centimeters. Its wings are adorned with intricate patterns of brown, gold, and black, with a distinctive white "V" marking on the forewings. The moth belongs to the family Sphingidae, which are commonly known as hawk moths due to their resemblance to hawkmoths in flight. Despite their name, they are not closely related to hawkmoths, but rather to the silkmoths and the tiger moths. The Eumorpha achemon is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is primarily found in wooded areas, where it feeds on the nectar of various flowers. The larvae of this moth are known to feed on a variety of plants, including willows, poplars, and elms. This beautiful engraving is a testament to the natural history illustration of the early 19th century. The meticulous attention to detail and the use of handcoloring to bring out the intricate patterns on the moth's wings are a true work of art. The image is also a reminder of the rich biodiversity of the natural world and the importance of documenting and preserving it for future generations.
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