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Tailless Glossophag Bat and Megaderme Lyre Bat (coloured engraving)
3639410 Tailless Glossophag Bat and Megaderme Lyre Bat (coloured engraving) by Basire, James (1730-1802) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tailless Glossophag Bat and Megaderme Lyre Bat.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22452362
© Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection / Bridgeman Images
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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 coloured engraving, titled "Tailless Glossophag Bat and Megaderme Lyre Bat" transports us into the enchanting world of wildlife. The print, created by James Basire in the 18th century, showcases two remarkable species of bats in intricate detail. The first bat depicted is the Tailless Glossophag Bat (Glossophaga ecaudata), known for its unique feature - the absence of a tail. With its wings gracefully spread wide, this nocturnal creature appears to be mid-flight, ready to explore the night sky. Its delicate form and exquisite patterns make it a true marvel of nature. Beside it rests the Megaderme Lyre Bat (Megaderma lyra), another fascinating member of the bat family. This bat's name derives from its distinctively shaped ears that resemble a lyre instrument. Its elegant posture and finely etched features are beautifully captured in this engraving. Through this artwork, we gain insight into these winged rodents' mysterious lives as they navigate their natural habitat with grace and precision. The attention to detail in Basire's work allows us to appreciate every intricate line and shading technique used to bring these creatures to life. As we gaze upon this print from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are reminded of our planet's incredible biodiversity and how each species contributes uniquely to our ecosystem. It serves as a reminder that even seemingly small or overlooked creatures possess their own beauty worth celebrating.
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