Canvas Print : Duck-billed platypus, Ornithorhynchus anatinus
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Duck-billed platypus, Ornithorhynchus anatinus
Duck-billed platypus, Ornithorhynchus anatinus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1799
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Media ID 14218075
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30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the stunningly realistic Media Storehouse Canvas Print of the elusive Duck-billed Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus). This captivating print, sourced from the archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany," published in London in 1799. Bring the rare beauty of this prehistoric-looking creature into your home or office with our premium canvas prints. Each print is meticulously crafted using high-quality materials and vibrant colors, ensuring a long-lasting and eye-catching addition to any space. The Duck-billed Platypus is a unique and fascinating creature native to Eastern Australia. Its distinctive bill, webbed feet, and ability to lay eggs are just a few of its many intriguing features. This captivating print is not only a beautiful work of art but also a testament to the wonders of nature. Order your Media Storehouse Canvas Print of the Duck-billed Platypus today and experience the magic of this extraordinary creature in your own home.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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 exquisitely hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the unique and intriguing figure of the Duck-billed Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus). The Platypus, native to eastern Australia and Tasmania, is one of the most fascinating creatures in the world of zoology. Its distinctive bill, which resembles that of a duck, is actually an adaptation that allows it to detect electrical signals from its prey underwater, making it one of only five known species of electrically sensitive animals. The Platypus is further distinguished by its dual role as a mammal and an aquatic creature. It lays eggs, like a reptile, but it also produces milk to nourish its young, like other mammals. This combination of characteristics, known as being monotreme, sets the Platypus apart from all other mammals. This beautiful engraving, taken from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, published in London in 1799, provides a detailed and accurate representation of the Platypus's appearance. The intricate lines and delicate shading of the engraving bring out the rich colors and textures of the Platypus's fur, while the meticulous attention to detail allows for a clear view of its unique features. The Naturalist's Miscellany was a popular and influential work in the field of natural history, and this engraving of the Duck-billed Platypus would have been a prized possession for any naturalist or collector of the time. Today, it serves as a reminder of the wonder and fascination that the natural world continues to inspire in us, and a testament to the enduring allure of the Platypus as one of nature's most remarkable creations.
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