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Megatherium and Glyptodon
Sheet 5 of a series of posters by Waterhouse Hawkins c. 1862 showing Megatherium and Glyptodon. Date: circa 1862
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1807 1889 Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins Cingulata Crystal Palace Eutheria Extinct Giant Ground Sloth Glyptodon Glyptodont Habitat Hawkins Mammalia Megathere Megatheriidae Megatherium Pilosa Placental Mammal Theria Waterhouse Hawkins Wildlife Xenarthra Glyptodontidae
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite range of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring iconic prehistoric creatures Megatherium and Glyptodon. These stunning reproductions are taken from original illustrations by Waterhouse Hawkins, created circa 1862. The intricate details and lifelike textures of these ancient beings, as captured by Hawkins, are sure to transport you to a bygone era. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, these prints are perfect for adding a touch of history and wonder to any space. Bring the past to life with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 image is taken from Sheet 5 of a series of posters created by the renowned English sculptor, Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, circa 1862. The poster showcases two extinct mammals of the Cingulata order, the Megatherium and the Glyptodon. Both animals were native to South America during the Pleistocene epoch and are part of the Xenarthra group, which includes modern-day sloths, anteaters, and armadillos. Megatherium, the Great Beast, is depicted as a giant ground sloth, with a body length of up to 10 meters and weighing around 6 tons. Its massive size and slow movements made it an awe-inspiring creature of its time. The Megatherium's fur-covered body is adorned with sharp claws, perfect for climbing trees and digging burrows. In contrast, the Glyptodon, a glyptodontid armored mammal, is shown with a massive, armor-plated back and a small, turtle-like head. The Glyptodon's armor protected it from predators, allowing it to roam the open grasslands of South America during the daytime hours. This illustration was created for the Crystal Palace Exhibition in London, which took place between 1851 and 1854. Waterhouse Hawkins' sculptures were displayed outside the palace, bringing the wonders of the natural world to the Victorian public. The artist's meticulous attention to detail and scientific accuracy make this image a fascinating glimpse into the history of paleontology and wildlife illustration.
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