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Canvas Print : Page 177. A brass key found in the ruins of Burgess Castle;the Porcupine copied from a living animal, exhibited in Dublin, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
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Page 177. A brass key found in the ruins of Burgess Castle;the Porcupine copied from a living animal, exhibited in Dublin, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670075 Page 177. A brass key found in the ruins of Burgess Castle; the Porcupine copied from a living animal, exhibited in Dublin, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: The Naturalists Companion containing drawings with suitable descriptions of a vast variety of Quadrupeds, Birds, Fishes, Serpent and Insects; & accurately copied either from Living Animals or from the stuffed Specimens in the Museums of the College and Dublin Society, to which is added drawings of several antiquities, natural productions &c containd in those Museums -- illustrated manuscript by Kenelm Henry Digby); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales
Media ID 25158884
© Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales / Bridgeman Images
Artefact Artifact Assortment Eclectic Fauna Handwritten Label Labelled Miscellaneous Miscellany New South Wales Rodent South Australia Spiky Spine Spiny Varied West Australian Zoological Illustration Australians
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Add a touch of history and intrigue to your home décor with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This captivating piece features an exquisite illustration from Bridgeman Images, showcasing a brass key discovered in the ruins of Burgess Castle and a porcupine copied from a living animal, exhibited in Dublin during 1810-17. The intricate watercolor and manuscript text detailing bring the past to life, creating a stunning conversation starter. Elevate your space with this unique and timeless work of art.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases an intriguing assortment of ancient artifacts and natural history illustrations. Titled "Page 177" it offers a glimpse into the world of zoological wonders and antiquities. At its center lies a brass key, discovered amidst the ruins of Burgess Castle, evoking a sense of mystery and historical significance. Adjacent to the key is a meticulously detailed illustration of a porcupine, painstakingly copied from a living animal exhibited in Dublin between 1810 and 1817. The spiky quills that define this fascinating creature are beautifully captured in watercolor and accompanied by handwritten manuscript text providing suitable descriptions. The overall composition exudes an eclectic charm, with various labeled drawings depicting quadrupeds, birds, fishes, serpents, insects, as well as other natural productions housed within museums. Each element represents both the diversity found in nature's fauna and the rich tapestry of human curiosity throughout history. With its antique aesthetic and meticulous attention to detail, this print transports viewers back to an era when scientific exploration intertwined with artistic expression. Preserved within Mitchell Library at the State Library of New South Wales in Australia, this unique piece serves as a testament to our enduring fascination with the natural world across time and continents.
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