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Photographic Print : Spiders, insects and hummingbird on guava tree
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Spiders, insects and hummingbird on guava tree
Hand-coloured engraving based on Maria Sibylla Merian watercolour. From Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium, 1726 edition. Date: 1726
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1726 18th Century Apodiformes Arachnid Arachnida Araneae Arthropod Arthropoda Avicularia Behaviour Blattaria Blattodea Cockroach Edition Eudicot Eurosid Formicidae Guava Hand Coloured Hexapod Hexapoda Humming Bird Hummingbird Hymenoptera Insecta Interaction Angiospermae Atta Atta Cephalotes Avicularia Avicularia Chrysolampis Mosquitus Dicot Dicotyledon Food Chain Food Web Heteropoda Venatoria Huntsman Spider
10"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Spiders, Insects and Hummingbird on Guava Tree" print from Media Storehouse, part of our exclusive collection from Maria Sibylla Merian's "Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium." This hand-coloured engraving, sourced from the 1726 edition of Merian's seminal work, offers a vibrant and intricately detailed glimpse into the natural world of Surinam. Observe the delicate dance between a hummingbird and blossoms, while spiders and their industrious webs add an intriguing layer to this mesmerizing tableau. Bring the beauty of the natural world into your home or office with this stunning, rights-managed print from Media Storehouse, available through our partnership with the esteemed archives of Mary Evans Prints Online.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This hand-coloured engraving, titled "Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium" and published in 1726, offers a fascinating glimpse into the intricate relationships between various arthropods, insects, and birds that inhabited the lush guava trees of Surinam during the 18th century. At the heart of this vibrant image is a guava tree, its branches adorned with the delicate petals of its flowers. The tree serves as a vital source of sustenance for the diverse inhabitants of its ecosystem. Crawling along the branches, we find an array of arachnids, including the brown huntsman spider and the giant crab spider, both expertly camouflaged against the tree's bark. Among the arthropods that call this tree home are ants, such as the leafcutter ant (Atta cephalotes) and fungus ants (Attini), which are seen carrying plant material to build their nests. The cockroach (Blattodea) and common pinktoe tarantula (Avicularia avicularia) are also visible, adding to the rich tapestry of life that thrives on the tree. Perched gracefully on a branch is a hummingbird (Chrysolampis mosquitus), its long, slender beak poised to extract nectar from the guava flowers. This avian visitor plays a crucial role in the pollination process, ensuring the continued growth and reproduction of the tree. The intricate relationships between these organisms create a complex food web, with each species relying on one another for survival. This engraving serves as a testament to the delicate balance of life that exists within even the most seemingly ordinary ecosystems.
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