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Fine Art Print : Goliath beetle, Goliathus goliatus 1 and common
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Goliath beetle, Goliathus goliatus 1 and common
Goliath beetle, Goliathus goliatus 1 and common gull, Larus canus 2. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pedretti after an illustration by A. Carie Baron from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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Baron Beetle Carie Coleoptera Common Dhistoire Dictionary Dictionnaire Entomology Felix Edouard Goliath Goliathus Guerin Meneville Gull Larus Lepidoptera Naturelle Pedretti Pittoresque Seagull Canus
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the natural world with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints. This exquisite piece showcases the awe-inspiring Goliath beetle, Goliathus goliatus 1, a true marvel of the insect kingdom. With its massive size and intricate patterns, the Goliath beetle is a sight to behold. This handcoloured steel engraving, sourced from the Mary Evans Prints Online archives, offers a rare glimpse into the past, capturing the detail and precision of traditional illustration techniques. Add this stunning print to your collection and bring the wonders of nature into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 34.2cm x 53.3cm (13.5" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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.
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This stunning hand-colored steel engraving, created by Pedretti after an illustration by A. Carie Baron, showcases two fascinating creatures from the natural world: the Goliath beetle, Goliathus goliatus 1, and the common gull, Larus canus 2. The image, taken from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville's Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), published in Paris between 1834 and 1839, captures the awe-inspiring size and intricate details of the Goliath beetle. With a body length of up to 17 centimeters and a wingspan of 30 centimeters, this beetle is the largest extant species in the Coleoptera order, making it a true colossus of the insect world. In contrast, the common gull, also known as the seagull, is depicted in the background, seemingly dwarfed by the towering beetle. With its distinctive white plumage, black wingtips, and yellow beak, this bird is a common sight along coastlines and inland bodies of water. The intricate details of both creatures are beautifully rendered in this exquisite engraving, providing a captivating glimpse into the natural history of these remarkable organisms. The image is a testament to the artistry and scientific curiosity of the time, showcasing the meticulous attention to detail and dedication to documenting the natural world that defined the era of natural history illustration.
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