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Canvas Print : 10936130. Greater false vampire bat, Megaderma lyra,
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10936130. Greater false vampire bat, Megaderma lyra,
Greater false vampire bat, Megaderma lyra, and horseshoe bat, Rhinolophus tridens.. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieus Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration by J. G. Pretre, engraved by Cellai, directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780
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30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the wonders of the natural world into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece features a handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's Dictionary of Natural Science, showcasing the Greater False Vampire Bat (Megaderma lyra) and Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus tridens). The intricate details of these bats, as originally illustrated in Florence, Italy, are beautifully preserved in this high-quality canvas print. Add a touch of natural history and artistry to any room in your 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.
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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 stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving, titled "Greater False Vampire Bat (Megaderma lyra) and Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus tridens)," is an exquisite illustration from Antoine Jussieu's Dictionary of Natural Science, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The illustration was created by the skilled hand of Jean Gabriel Pretre, a prominent French painter and illustrator of the 19th century. Pretre's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate textures and lifelike forms of the two bat species depicted in the print. The Greater False Vampire Bat and Horseshoe Bat are shown in their natural habitat, with the former clinging to the side of a tree and the latter perched on a branch. The former bat is named for its resemblance to the vampire bat, but it does not feed on blood. Instead, it feeds on fruit and nectar. The Horseshoe Bat, named for the distinctive horseshoe-shaped structures on its nose, is an important pollinator and insectivore. The engraving was expertly executed by Cellai, under the direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. The print is part of a larger body of work produced for Jussieu's Dictionary of Natural Science, which was considered the greatest French botanical illustration series of the 19th century. This beautiful and historically significant print was created during the time of Empress Josephine, who was known for her patronage of the arts and her personal collection of exotic animals, including bats, at her zoo in Malmaison. Today, it can be found in various museums and collections around the world, serving as a testament to the artistic and scientific achievements of the past.
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