Fine Art Print : Pygmy musk deer or royal antelope, Moschus pygmaeus
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Pygmy musk deer or royal antelope, Moschus pygmaeus
Pygmy musk deer or royal antelope, Moschus pygmaeus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800
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Antelope Capra Deer Frederick Miscellany Moschus Musk Naturalist Nodder Polydore Pygmaeus Pygmy Shaw
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the enchanting beauty of the Pygmy Musk Deer, also known as the Royal Antelope, with this exquisite fine art print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany (1800), is a handcolored copperplate engraving that showcases the delicate features and grace of this elusive and endangered species. Add a touch of natural wonder to your home or office with this stunning, high-quality print, available now through Media Storehouse's Rights Managed collection at Mary Evans Prints Online.
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 51.4cm x 35.5cm (20.2" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
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This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving depicts the enchanting Pygmy Musk Deer, also known as the Royal Antelope or Neotragus Pygmaeus (Moschus pygmaeus). The image is taken from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany," published in 1800. The Pygmy Musk Deer is a tiny, endemic species native to the eastern Himalayas and southern China. With a height of only 15-20 inches at the shoulder and weighing between 5-12 pounds, this diminutive deer is the smallest known antelope in the world. Its coat is a rich, reddish-brown color with white spots and stripes, providing excellent camouflage in its mountainous habitat. The Pygmy Musk Deer is renowned for its musk glands, which are located under its tail. The musk is highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine and was once used as an aphrodisiac. This, unfortunately, led to overhunting and a significant decline in their population. This engraving, produced by skilled artisans of the time, captures the delicate features and intricate patterns of the Pygmy Musk Deer with remarkable accuracy. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the texture of the fur, the shape of the ears, and the expression in the deer's eyes. The Naturalist's Miscellany was a popular publication during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, providing a platform for the dissemination of scientific knowledge and the documentation of natural history. This image of the Pygmy Musk Deer is a testament to the importance of such works in recording the natural world and preserving it for future generations.
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