Fine Art Print : Awful Changes
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Awful Changes
Frontispiece - Curiosities of Natural History by Francis Buckland. A cartoon by H.T de la Beche. You will at once perceive, continued Professor Ichthyosaurus
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Curiosities Diapsid Diapsida Frontispiece Ichthyosaur Ichthyosauria Ichthyosauridae Ichthyosaurus Reptile Reptiles Reptilia Sauropsid Sauropsida
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating allure of the natural world with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the whimsical and intriguing "Awful Changes" by H.T. de la Beche from the Curiosities of Natural History by Francis Buckland, published by Mary Evans Prints Online. This charming cartoon, continued by Professor Ichthyosaurus, showcases the wit and wonder of 19th-century natural history. Bring this enchanting piece into your home or office and ignite conversations with its intriguing depiction of the natural world. Each print is meticulously reproduced with the highest quality standards, ensuring a stunning addition to any space. Order yours today and embark on a journey of discovery and delight.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This frontispiece, titled "Awful Changes," is taken from the seminal work "Curiosities of Natural History" by Francis Buckland, published in 1843. The image, a cartoon by the renowned English geologist and illustrator H.T. de la Beche, showcases a humorous yet insightful commentary on the transformative nature of the natural world. At the heart of the illustration lies the iconic ichthyosaur, a prehistoric marine reptile, swimming blissfully in its watery habitat. However, as we delve deeper into the scene, we witness a series of "awful changes" unfolding around it. The once familiar landscape is undergoing a metamorphosis, with various reptiles and amphibians transitioning into their more advanced forms. The sauropsida, a clade that includes all reptiles and their descendants, are depicted in various stages of evolution. The diapsids, a subgroup of sauropsids, are particularly well-represented, with their characteristic double-beaked skulls becoming more streamlined and bird-like. The ichthyosaur itself is part of the ichthyosauria, a group of ichthyosaurids characterized by their fish-like features, such as their elongated bodies and paddle-like limbs. This illustration not only highlights the intriguing transformations within the reptile kingdom but also underscores the groundbreaking work of naturalists like Buckland and de la Beche in understanding the natural world. Their collaborative efforts in documenting and interpreting the fossil record paved the way for a more comprehensive understanding of the history of life on Earth.
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