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1795 Wild Man of the woods - orangutan
1795 " The Orang Outang, or Wild Man of the Woods" (sic). J. Thle del et J. Chapman sculpt. from J. Frid Gmelin and Carl Linnaeus (posthumous). A Genuine and Universal System of Natural History comprising the three Kingdoms of Animals, Vegetables and Minerals. Arranged under their respective Classes, Orders, Genera and Species. Published in London, 1794 Ôé¼" 1810. Linnaeus wrote to Gmelin in 1747 " It is not pleasing that I placed humans among the primates, but man knows himself", " if I called man an ape or vice versa I would bring together all the theologians against me. Perhaps I ought to scientifically". Images like this, that emphasised the human qualities of apes - or wild men of the woods - were common from the 16th Century up to the early 19th Century
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18th Century Ancestor Anthropomorphic Descent Hominid Linnaeus Natural History Orang Orang Utan Origin Religion Taxonomy Anthropoid Gmelin Linne Outang Pongo Pygmaeus
20x30 inch Poster Print
Discover the captivating history of natural discovery with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This stunning image, titled "1795 Wild Man of the Woods - Orangutan," showcases an intriguing depiction of the orangutan as it was first understood by European naturalists. Created in 1795, this artwork, by Paul D. Stewart from Science Photo Library, is based on a sculpture by J. Thle del and J. Chapman, and is a testament to the fascination and curiosity that has long surrounded these remarkable primates. Bring the wonder of the natural world into your home or office with this beautifully printed and framed poster, a unique addition to any 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.
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This print titled "1795 Wild Man of the woods - orangutan" takes us back to the 18th century, a time when scientific exploration and curiosity were at their peak. The image is an illustration from J. Frid Gmelin and Carl Linnaeus' posthumous work, "A Genuine and Universal System of Natural History" published in London between 1794 and 1810. The photograph showcases an orangutan, also known as the "Wild Man of the Woods". It highlights how images like this were prevalent during that era, emphasizing the human-like qualities of apes. This portrayal was common from the 16th century until the early 19th century. Linnaeus himself acknowledged his discomfort with classifying humans among primates due to potential theological backlash. He wrote to Gmelin in 1747 stating that if he called man an ape or vice versa, it would bring all theologians against him. However, he recognized that man knows himself best and perhaps should be scientifically classified. The image raises questions about our origins, taxonomy, descent, and ancestral connections with anthropoids such as orangutans. It invites contemplation on humanity's place within nature while acknowledging religious sensitivities surrounding these discussions. Paul D. Stewart's skillful reproduction allows us to appreciate this historical artwork for its scientific significance and artistic beauty alike. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing piece from Science Photo Library's collection on natural history illustrations from centuries past, we are reminded of our intricate relationship with nature and our continuous quest for knowledge about ourselves as well as other species inhabiting our planet.
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