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Fine Art Print : Saddle-backed Rodrigues giant tortoise, Cylindraspis
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Saddle-backed Rodrigues giant tortoise, Cylindraspis
Saddle-backed Rodrigues giant tortoise, Cylindraspis vosmaeri, Testudo Indica Vosmaer.. Recently extinct species of tortoise. Last recorded in 1800 in Mauritius. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by F. John from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1910, Hamburg
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1800 Backed Creature Dinosaur Extinct Giant Hamburg Indica Mauritius Prehistoric Rodrigues Saddle Testudo Tiere Tortoise Urwelt
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the beauty and wonder of the natural world with our exquisite Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the elusive Saddle-backed Rodrigues Giant Tortoise (Cylindraspis vosmaeri). This magnificent creature, also known as Testudo Indica Vosmaer, was a recently extinct species native to Mauritius. The intricate saddle-like shell and distinctive markings of this tortoise are captured in stunning detail in this Rights Managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Bring the mystery and majesty of this lost species into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade prints. Each print is carefully crafted using archival inks and materials to ensure lasting brilliance and vibrancy. Order now and let the enchanting story of the Saddle-backed Rodrigues Giant Tortoise inspire and captivate you for years to come.
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 51.2cm x 35.5cm (20.2" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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 chromolithograph illustration depicts the enigmatic and sadly extinct Saddle-backed Rodrigues Giant Tortoise, Cylindraspis vosmaeri. This remarkable creature was once indigenous to the Mascarene Island of Mauritius, located in the Indian Ocean. The Saddle-backed Rodrigues Giant Tortoise, also known as Testudo Indica Vosmaer, was named for its distinctive saddle-like carapace, which is thought to have provided additional protection against predators. The last recorded sighting of this tortoise was in the early 19th century, around 1800, making it a fascinating and tragic example of a prehistoric creature that was lost to the world far too soon. The intricate details of this tortoise's appearance, as captured in this illustration by F. John for the publication "Tiere der Urwelt" (Animals of the Prehistoric World) in 1910, serve as a poignant reminder of the rich biodiversity that once existed on our planet. The Saddle-backed Rodrigues Giant Tortoise is not to be confused with the company named Testudo Indica Vosmaer, which is unrelated to this extinct species. This illustration, produced in Hamburg, Germany, is a beautiful and historically significant record of a creature that has long since vanished from the natural world. Its loss is a reminder of the importance of preserving the world's biodiversity and the role that illustrations and historical records play in documenting the natural world for future generations.
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