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Fine Art Print : Platypus, Ornithorhynchus anatinus
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Platypus, Ornithorhynchus anatinus
Platypus, Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Red platypus, Ornithorhynchus rufus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Harriet or Edward Griffith from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1825
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Anatinus Baron Cuvier Duck Billed Griffith Harriet Ornithorhynchus Platypus Rufus
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the intrigue of the platypus with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring this rare and fascinating creature as depicted in an 18th century hand-colored copperplate engraving. Originally published in Edward Griffith's "The Animal Kingdom," this captivating image of the platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) brings a piece of natural history into your home. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, this fine art print is a must-have for any nature enthusiast or collector.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 32.5cm x 53.3cm (12.8" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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 hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the unique and enigmatic Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus), a remarkable creature native to eastern Australia and Tasmania. Discovered in 1798, the platypus defied scientific understanding due to its unusual combination of characteristics, appearing to be a cross between a mammal and a bird. The platypus is actually a monotreme, an ancient group of mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young. The platypus in this illustration is depicted with its distinctive features: a flat, broad, duck-like bill, webbed feet, and a fur-covered body. The red platypus (Ornithorhynchus rufus), now considered a subspecies, is shown in this print with a reddish-brown coat, contrasting with the typical dark-brown coloration of the platypus. This image was created by Harriet or Edward Griffith, skilled engravers, for Baron Georges Cuvier's groundbreaking work, "The Animal Kingdom" (1825). Cuvier, a renowned French naturalist, was a pioneer in comparative anatomy, and this work was a significant contribution to the field of natural history and zoology. The intricate details of the platypus's anatomy, accurately captured in this engraving, furthered scientific understanding of this extraordinary animal.
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