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Pongo pygmaeus, Orang utan
This glorious orang utan was shot by naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace in the mid-1800s
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Archipelago Bornean Orangutan Borneo Collect Epitheria Eutheria Great Ape Haplorhini Hominid Hominidae Hominoid Hominoidea Indonesia Indonesian Malay Mammalia Orang Utan Orangutan Placental Mammal Ponginae
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating beauty of the natural world with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints. This exquisite piece features Pongo pygmaeus, the Orangutan, as captured by the renowned naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace in the mid-1800s. Each print is sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online and offers a unique glimpse into the past, showcasing the timeless allure of these magnificent creatures. Bring the wonder of the rainforest into your home or office with this stunning, rights-managed fine art print.
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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.4cm x 53.3cm (10.8" 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 stunning black-and-white photograph captures the captivating presence of Pongo pygmaeus, the Bornean Orangutan, as it was documented by the renowned naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace in the mid-1800s. Wallace, a British explorer and biologist, is best known for his co-discovery of the principle of evolution through natural selection, alongside Charles Darwin. However, his extensive travels through the Malay Archipelago, particularly in Borneo, also yielded invaluable insights into the natural world, including this remarkable image of the Bornean Orangutan. Orangutans are the world's largest tree-climbing mammals and are native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra in Indonesia and Malaysia. They are part of the great ape family, Hominoidea, and are the only species in the genus Pongo. This Orangutan is a member of the Hominidae family, which also includes humans, chimpanzees, and gorillas. The Bornean Orangutan, with its distinctive reddish-brown fur, is a placental mammal, meaning it nourishes its young with milk produced in its mammary glands. It is also a haplorhine primate, which means it has a simple nose, unlike the more complex noses of prosimians. This Orangutan is a hominoid, a primate that is similar to humans in its anatomy and behavior. This photograph is a testament to the rich biodiversity of Asia and the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world. It is a reminder of the remarkable discoveries that can be made through exploration and scientific inquiry, and the need to continue protecting the habitats of endangered species like the Bornean Orangutan.
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