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Plate from Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium
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1668 1773 17th Century 18th Century Anna Maria Sibylla Merian Caiman Crocdilian Crocdylia Crocodile Crocodylia Crocodylian Crocodylid Crocodylidae Crocodylomorpha Diapsid Diapsida Eusuchia Henophidia Herolt Alligatoridae Caiman Crocodilus Common Caiman
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 17.9cm (9.6" x 7")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This plate is taken from the seminal work "Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium" (Metamorphosis of the Insects of Suriname), published between 1766 and 1773 by the renowned naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian. The plate features a detailed illustration of a Common Caiman (Caiman crocodilus), a large prehistoric-looking reptile native to the tropical regions of South and Central America. The Common Caiman, also known as the Guiana Caiman, is a member of the family Alligatoridae within the larger order Crocodylia, which includes alligators, gavialids, and crocodiles. This powerful predator is characterized by its long, powerful tail, elongated snout, and powerful jaws filled with sharp, conical teeth. Merian's meticulous observation and documentation of the Common Caiman's anatomy and behavior were groundbreaking for her time, as she was one of the first European women to study and illustrate tropical animals in their natural habitats. Her work paved the way for future naturalists and zoologists, and her illustrations remain some of the most accurate and detailed records of these animals from the 18th century. This plate, in particular, showcases the Common Caiman in its natural environment, surrounded by aquatic vegetation and with its mouth wide open, revealing its fearsome teeth. The intricate details of the scales, muscles, and veins are rendered with remarkable precision, making this plate a true masterpiece of natural history illustration. Merian's work also includes illustrations of other fascinating creatures from Suriname, such as various species of beetles, butterflies, and moths, making "Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium" an invaluable resource for the study of biodiversity and natural history.
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