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Emperor scorpion, Pandinus imperator
Emperor scorpion, Pandinus imperator (Buthus afer), native to Africa. Handcolored engraving by Lebrun after an illustration by Vaillant from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle (Universal Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1849. Emperor scorpion, Pandinus imperator (Buthus afer), native to Africa. Handcolored engraving by Lebrun after an illustration by Vaillant from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle (Universal Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1849
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30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the mystique of the African wilderness into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints featuring the Emperor Scorpion, Pandinus imperator. This captivating print, sourced from the extensive archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a handcolored engraving of the Emperor Scorpion by Lebrun, based on an illustration by Vaillant from Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle. Each print is meticulously reproduced on high-quality canvas, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail that bring the intricate beauty of this ancient creature to life. Add an air of adventure and wonder to any room with this stunning Emperor Scorpion Canvas Print.
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.
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This exquisitely handcolored engraving showcases the majestic Emperor Scorpion, Pandinus imperator (previously known as Buthus afer), a native inhabitant of Africa. The Emperor Scorpion, also referred to as the Giant Forest Scorpion, is one of the largest scorpion species in the world, with an average length of around 25 centimeters. The intricate details of its body, including the long, slender pedipalps and the broad, shield-like carapace, are beautifully captured in this 19th-century illustration. Emperor Scorpions are renowned for their potent venom, which contains two neurotoxins, imperatoxin and pandinotoxin. These toxins can cause muscle contractions, paralysis, and even death in prey, making the Emperor Scorpion a formidable predator in its natural habitat. This stunning engraving is a reproduction of an illustration by Vaillant, which was published in the Universal Dictionary of Natural History by Charles d'Orbigny in Paris, 1849. The illustration was further enhanced by the skilled hand of Lebrun, who added vibrant colors to bring the Emperor Scorpion to life. This image offers a glimpse into the natural world of the past, showcasing the beauty and power of one of Africa's most fascinating creatures.
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