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Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium
Hand-coloured engraving based on Maria Sibylla Merian watercolour. 1726 edition. Date: 1726
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1726 18th Century Arthropod Arthropoda Butterfly Edition Hand Coloured Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Lepidoptera Lepidopteran Maria Sibylla Merian Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium Watercolor Invertebrata
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 19.9cm x 24.4cm (7.8" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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 stunning hand-coloured engraving is a captivating representation of Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium, a seminal work by the renowned naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian. Dated to 1726, this masterpiece is an eighteenth-century illustration of the metamorphosis of the Surinam silk moth (Antheraea polyphemus) and its associated insects. The intricate engraving is based on Merian's original watercolour, which she produced during her groundbreaking expedition to Surinam in South America. Merian's work was revolutionary for her time as she focused on the natural history of insects, a subject that was previously overlooked by most naturalists. In this illustration, we see the various stages of the moth's life cycle, from the egg to the adult, accompanied by an array of other insects and plants. The meticulous attention to detail is evident in the delicate rendering of the insects and the lush foliage, which provides a vivid and accurate portrayal of the Surinam rainforest. The title, Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium, translates to "The Metamorphosis of the Insects of Surinam," and this work is considered a seminal contribution to the field of entomology. Merian's dedication to documenting the natural world and her innovative approach to illustrating the metamorphosis of insects paved the way for future generations of naturalists and scientists. This beautiful hand-coloured engraving is a testament to Merian's groundbreaking work and the enduring fascination with the natural world.
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