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Silver arowana, Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
Silver arowana, Osteoglossum bicirrhosum (Arowana of Guiana, Osteoglossum arowana). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburgks Fishes of Guiana, part of Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ichthyology, Edinburgh, 1841
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Catfish Fishes Guiana Ichthyology Jardine Lizars Naturalists Schomburgk Stewart Arawana
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 23.9cm (15.6" x 9.4")
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.
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This exquisitely hand-colored steel engraving depicts the Silver Arowana, Osteoglossum bicirrhosum, also known as the Arowana of Guiana or the Silver Arawana. The image is taken from Robert Schomburgk's "Fishes of Guiana," published as part of Sir William Jardine's Naturalists Library: Ichthyology in Edinburgh in 1841. The illustration was created by James Stewart and engraved by W.H. Lizars. The Silver Arowana is a stunning, prehistoric-looking fish native to the waters of South America, specifically the Orinoco and Amazon river basins. With its long, slender body and distinctive silver scales, this fish is a sight to behold. The engraving accurately captures the fish's elongated, torpedo-shaped body, its large, piercing eyes, and the distinctive black spots on its gills and fins. The Silver Arowana is a popular aquarium fish due to its striking appearance and rarity. In the wild, however, it faces numerous threats, including habitat destruction, overfishing, and the pet trade. This engraving serves as a beautiful reminder of the natural beauty of this remarkable fish and the importance of preserving its habitat. The intricate details of the engraving, from the delicate scales to the precise shading, showcase the skill and artistry of the engraver and illustrator. The use of hand-coloring adds an extra layer of depth and vibrancy to the image, making it a true work of art. Overall, this engraving is a valuable historical record of the Silver Arowana and a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world.
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