Metal Print : Megatherium skeleton
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Megatherium skeleton
Plate 72 from Le Regne Animal Vol 2 by Georges Cuvier
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1769 1 18th Century Bone Cuvier Eutheria Giant Ground Sloth Mammalia Megathere Megatheriidae Megatherium Pilosa Placental Mammal Skeleton Theria Xenarthra
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the majesty of prehistory into your home with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring the Megatherium skeleton. This iconic image, taken from Plate 72 of Georges Cuvier's Le Regne Animal Vol 2, showcases the impressive size and structure of this extinct giant ground sloth. Our high-quality Metal Prints are not just beautiful decorative pieces, they are also long-lasting and durable, ensuring your prehistoric treasure will be admired for generations. Experience the power and history of the Megatherium like never before with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 61.5cm (16.2" x 24.2")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This illustration is Plate 72 from Baron Georges Cuvier's seminal work, "Le Regne Animal, Vol 2," published in 1812. The illustration depicts the skeleton of Megatherium, an extinct mammalian giant ground sloth, which once roamed South America during the Pleistocene epoch. Cuvier, a pioneering naturalist and comparative anatomist, was a leading figure in the scientific community during the 18th and early 19th centuries. His meticulous studies on the anatomy of various animals, including Megatherium, revolutionized the fields of zoology and paleontology. Megatherium, a member of the Megatheriidae family and the order Xenarthra, is identified as a pilosa, or hairy, placental mammal. This colossal creature could grow up to 10 feet tall and weigh as much as 15 tons, making it one of the largest mammals ever to have existed. Its skeletal structure, as depicted in this illustration, reveals its unique features, such as its elongated and robust limbs, adapted for terrestrial locomotion, and its massive, flat molars, designed for grinding vegetation. The intricate details in this illustration reflect the painstaking efforts of Cuvier and his team to document and understand the anatomy of this enigmatic creature. The illustration offers a glimpse into the past, providing valuable insights into the morphology and evolutionary history of Megatherium and its place within the mammalian order, the Theria, and the class Mammalia. This image remains an essential reference for researchers and enthusiasts alike, offering a testament to Cuvier's groundbreaking contributions to the scientific world.
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