Natural History display at Montagu House
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Natural History display at Montagu House
Staircase near the entrance of the old British Museum in Montagu House, 1845. This housed the original collection of the Natural History Museum, London. From a watercolour by George Scharf (1788-1860)
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1845 Artiodactyl Artiodactyla British Museum Epitheria Eutheria Even Toed Ungulate Giraffa Giraffa Camelopardalis Giraffe Giraffid Giraffidae Mammalia Mounted Placental Mammal George Scharf Montagu House
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This evocative watercolour painting by George Scharf captures the grandeur and curiosity of Montagu House, the original home of the Natural History Museum in London, in 1845. The image focuses on the staircase near the entrance, where the Natural History display was housed, showcasing a mounted giraffe, a magnificent representative of the animal kingdom. The giraffe, scientifically known as Giraffa camelopardalis, is an even-toed ungulate, belonging to the Artiodactyla order, and the Giraffidae family. This placental mammal, characterized by its elongated neck and legs, is a giraffid and an artiodactyl, and a member of the Epitheria class, which includes all placental mammals. The painting depicts a crowd of people gathered around the giraffe, their expressions filled with awe and fascination. The historic setting of Montagu House, with its ornate decorations and high ceilings, adds to the sense of wonder and discovery. Scharf's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate patterns of the people's clothing, the lifelike representation of the giraffe, and the realistic portrayal of the natural history display. George Scharf, born in 1788, was a renowned English artist and illustrator, known for his accurate and detailed depictions of natural history subjects. He was a prolific artist, producing numerous watercolours and engravings throughout the 19th century. This painting, created in 1845, is a testament to Scharf's artistic talent and his ability to capture the essence of the Natural History Museum during a time when the study of natural history was a source of great excitement and discovery.
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