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Photographic 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
12"x8" Photo Print
Discover the extraordinary world of the platypus with our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. Featuring this rare and captivating image of Ornithorhynchus anatinus, or the common platypus, this print showcases the unique features of this fascinating creature. Originally hand-colored from an 1800s copperplate engraving by Harriet or Edward Griffith, this print offers a historical perspective on the natural world. Whether for personal use or as a thoughtful gift, our high-quality prints bring the wonder of nature right to your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.5cm x 30.4cm (7.3" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 30.5cm (8" x 12")
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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