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Migratory locusts and eggs, Locusta migratoria
Migratory locusts and eggs, Locusta migratoria (Gryllus migratorius). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842
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Media ID 23207930
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Bildersaal Eggs Entomology Friedrich Gallery Georg Gryllus Locust Locusta Migratorius Migratory Naturhistorischer Thierreiches Treitschke
18x24 inch Poster Print
Discover the beauty and intrigue of the natural world with our Media Storehouse Migratory Locust Poster Prints. Featuring a stunning hand-colored steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, these prints showcase the remarkable detail of the Migratory Locust, Locusta migratoria, and its eggs. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is available as a rights-managed print, adding a touch of history and elegance to any room. Bring the wonder of the natural world into your home or office with our high-quality poster prints.
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 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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 handcoloured steel engraving, titled "Migratory Locusts and Eggs, Locusta migratoria (Gryllus migratorius)," is an exquisite example of natural history illustration from the 19th century. It was created by the renowned German naturalist and publisher, Georg Friedrich Treitschke, for his "Gallery of Natural History," or "Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches," in Leipzig, Germany, in 1842. The image showcases two stages of the life cycle of the Migratory Locust, Locusta migratoria (Gryllus migratorius). The adult locusts are depicted in various poses, their vibrant, iridescent exoskeletons a striking contrast against the muted background. Their elongated hind legs, powerful hind wings, and distinctive eyes are all rendered with meticulous detail. Beneath the adult locusts, a cluster of their eggs can be seen, carefully arranged in a pod-like structure. The eggs, tiny and oval, are intricately detailed, revealing the artist's dedication to capturing the essence of these fascinating insects. Migratory locusts are a species of short-horned grasshopper, known for their remarkable ability to form swarms that can cover vast areas, leading to significant agricultural damage. Despite their destructive potential, they play a crucial role in various ecosystems as a food source for many animals. This engraving not only showcases the beauty and intricacy of the natural world but also serves as a testament to the skill and dedication of the naturalists and artists of the past, who meticulously documented the natural history of our planet for future generations to learn from and appreciate.
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