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Skeletons of man and ape
Skeletons of a man, Homo sapiens, and endangered lar gibbon, Hylobates lar (Simia lar). Lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842
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Media ID 23207934
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Bildersaal Endangered Friedrich Gallery Georg Gibbon Homo Human Hylobates Naturhistorischer Sapiens Simia Skeleton Thierreiches Treitschke
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating beauty of the natural world with our selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This exquisite piece showcases a hauntingly beautiful comparison of two skeletons - that of Homo sapiens, or modern human, and the endangered lar gibbon, Hylobates lar (formerly known as Simia lar). Originally a lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, this print invites contemplation on the intricate connections between man and nature. With its intricate details and stunning visual appeal, this Fine Art Print is a must-have for any art or natural history enthusiast's collection.
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 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" 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 lithograph, hailing from the esteemed Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, or Natural History Picture Gallery of the Animal Kingdom, in Leipzig, Germany, showcases the intriguing anatomical similarities and differences between a human skeleton, representing Homo sapiens, and that of an endangered lar gibbon, Hylobates lar, also known as the white-handed gibbon or Siamang. The image, created by renowned naturalist Georg Friedrich Treitschke in 1842, offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolutionary connections between man and our primate relatives. The skeletal structures of both the man and the gibbon are displayed side by side, revealing the shared ancestry of these two species. The human skeleton, with its distinctive features such as an elongated cranium and a more vertical spine, stands in stark contrast to the gibbon's skeleton, which exhibits more adaptations for arboreal living, such as a more flexible spine and longer limb bones. The lar gibbon, a critically endangered primate species native to Southeast Asia, is depicted here as a reminder of the close relationship between humans and apes. This striking visual representation of our shared anatomical heritage serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving the world's endangered primate populations and the rich biodiversity they represent.
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