Poster Print : King helmet shell, Cassia tuberosa
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King helmet shell, Cassia tuberosa
King helmet shell, Cassia tuberosa.. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1800
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20x30 inch Poster Print
Bring the beauty of the natural world into your home with our exquisite poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image showcases the King Helmet Shell, Cassia Tuberosa, a stunning example of the wonders found in nature. Originally drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder and hand-colored by master artisans, this rare and intricately detailed print is taken from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany. Transport yourself to a bygone era with this timeless piece of botanical art, perfect for adding character and charm to any room. Order your King Helmet Shell, Cassia Tuberosa poster print today and discover the magic of the past in your very own space.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving depicts the King Helmet Shell, Cassia tuberosa, also known as Tuberous Buccinum or Buccinum tuberosum. The illustration was drawn and engraved by the renowned naturalist and artist, Richard Polydore Nodder, and published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany in London, 1800. The King Helmet Shell is a large, tubular, predatory marine gastropod mollusk, native to the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The shell's distinctive shape resembles a helmet with a prominent, knobbed apex, giving it its common name. The exterior of the shell is adorned with intricate, wavy patterns and bands of various shades of brown, while the interior is smooth and white. The King Helmet Shell was a subject of great interest to naturalists and collectors during the 18th and 19th centuries due to its unique appearance and rarity. The illustration in The Naturalist's Miscellany is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the Nodder family, who were renowned for their accurate and beautiful depictions of natural history specimens. This engraving is an essential addition to any collection of historical zoological and natural history illustrations. It not only showcases the natural beauty of the King Helmet Shell but also provides a glimpse into the past, offering a window into the world of natural history exploration and discovery during the early modern period.
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