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Megatherium and Glyptodon
Sheet 5 of a series of posters by Waterhouse Hawkins c. 1862 showing Megatherium and Glyptodon. Date: circa 1862
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1807 1889 Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins Cingulata Crystal Palace Eutheria Extinct Giant Ground Sloth Glyptodon Glyptodont Habitat Hawkins Mammalia Megathere Megatheriidae Megatherium Pilosa Placental Mammal Theria Waterhouse Hawkins Wildlife Xenarthra Glyptodontidae
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 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 17x15 inches (431x381mm). 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 24.4cm x 19.2cm (9.6" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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 image is taken from Sheet 5 of a series of posters created by the renowned English sculptor, Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, circa 1862. The poster showcases two extinct mammals of the Cingulata order, the Megatherium and the Glyptodon. Both animals were native to South America during the Pleistocene epoch and are part of the Xenarthra group, which includes modern-day sloths, anteaters, and armadillos. Megatherium, the Great Beast, is depicted as a giant ground sloth, with a body length of up to 10 meters and weighing around 6 tons. Its massive size and slow movements made it an awe-inspiring creature of its time. The Megatherium's fur-covered body is adorned with sharp claws, perfect for climbing trees and digging burrows. In contrast, the Glyptodon, a glyptodontid armored mammal, is shown with a massive, armor-plated back and a small, turtle-like head. The Glyptodon's armor protected it from predators, allowing it to roam the open grasslands of South America during the daytime hours. This illustration was created for the Crystal Palace Exhibition in London, which took place between 1851 and 1854. Waterhouse Hawkins' sculptures were displayed outside the palace, bringing the wonders of the natural world to the Victorian public. The artist's meticulous attention to detail and scientific accuracy make this image a fascinating glimpse into the history of paleontology and wildlife illustration.
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