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Mouse Mat : Chiragra spider conch, scallop, whelk, sea snail, etc
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Chiragra spider conch, scallop, whelk, sea snail, etc
Various mollusc shells: Chiragra spider conch, Harpago chiragra 1, scallops, Pecten species 2-5, whelk, Buccinum undatum 6, Lagena species 7, sea snail, Rapa rapa 8, de ajuinschil shell 9. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georg Wolfgang Knorr from his Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur, Blusse and Son, Nuremberg, 1771
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Buccinum Conch Georg Knorr Mollusc Pecten Rapa Scallop Shell Shells Snail Species Spider Various Whelk Wolfgang Zoological
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Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.7cm x 23.7cm (6.6" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
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 exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by the skilled artist Georg Wolfgang Knorr in 1771, showcases a stunning collection of various mollusc shells. The centerpiece of this intricately detailed illustration is the Chiragra spider conch, or Harpago chiragra, represented in the upper left corner. Its distinctive spiral shape and intricate patterns make it a true marvel of nature. Surrounding the Chiragra spider conch are an array of other molluscs, each displaying their unique and beautiful forms. To the right of the Chiragra, a group of scallops, Pecten species 2-5, are depicted with their iconic fan-like shells. Below the Chiragra, a whelk, Buccinum undatum, can be seen with its large, spiral-shaped shell and distinctive umbilicus. Further down, a Lagena species 7 sea snail is illustrated, its elongated, spiraled shell adorned with intricate patterns. Nearby, a Rapa rapa, or abalone, is shown with its large, flat, ear-shaped shell. In the bottom left corner, a de ajuinschil shell is depicted, its unique, iridescent, and textured surface adding to the overall beauty of the composition. This illustration, part of Knorr's Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur, is a testament to the natural world's wonders and the artistic skill of the time. The meticulous attention to detail and the vibrant colors used in this engraving make it a true masterpiece, showcasing the natural history of these molluscs and their captivating forms.
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