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Curtis British Entomology Plate 179
Coleoptera: Elaphrus uliginosus (Dark-legged Elaphrus) [Plant: Cardamine pratensis (Common Ladies? Smock)] Date: 1824-39
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1820s 1830s Butterflies Butterfly Cardamine Coleoptera Common Curtis Entomology Ledipotera Pratensis Smock
20x30 inch Poster Print
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of nature with our stunning Poster Print featuring 'Curtis British Entomology Plate 179'. This exquisite artwork, meticulously curated by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the mesmerizing Dark-legged Elaphrus beetle (Coleoptera: Elaphrus uliginosus) against a backdrop of delicate Common Ladies' Smock flowers (Plant: Cardamine pratensis). Transporting you back to 19th-century England, this timeless piece captures the intricate beauty and diversity of our natural world. Bring elegance and sophistication to your space with this extraordinary print.
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.
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This image is taken from Curtis's British Entomology, Plate 179, featuring the Dark-legged Elaphrus beetle (Elaphrus uliginosus) in its natural habitat. The beetle, a member of the Coleoptera family, is depicted gracefully perched on the petals of Common Ladies' Smock (Cardamine pratensis), a plant native to Europe and Asia. The intricate details of the beetle's dark legs and elongated, slender body are beautifully captured, showcasing the exquisite artistry of the 19th century illustration. John Curtis, FLS, was a renowned British entomologist and botanist, whose extensive work on British insects and plants was published in several volumes between 1824 and 1839. This plate, along with others in the series, represents a significant contribution to the scientific record of the natural world during the 1820s and 1830s. The Dark-legged Elaphrus beetle is a common species found in damp meadows and marshes, making the Common Ladies' Smock an ideal host plant. The Ladies' Smock, also known as the Cuckoo-flower, is a beloved wildflower that blooms in early summer, providing a vital source of nectar for various insects, including butterflies and beetles. This stunning photograph offers a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the natural world during the 19th century, showcasing the delicate balance between plants and insects in their shared ecosystem. The intricate details of the beetle and the plant, as well as the historical significance of the publication, make this image a must-have for any collection focusing on natural history, entomology, or botany.
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