Canvas Print : SILKWORM: LIFE CYCLE. Larva, pupa, cocoon, and moth of the silkworm. Line engraving, 19th century
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SILKWORM: LIFE CYCLE. Larva, pupa, cocoon, and moth of the silkworm. Line engraving, 19th century
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Media ID 7551767
Change Cocoon Metamorphoses Moth Science Silk Worm Larva Pupa
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the fascinating world of nature into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints featuring "SILKWORM: LIFE CYCLE" by The Granger Collection. This captivating line engraving from the 19th century showcases the intricate details of a silkworm's transformation from larva to pupa, cocoon, and finally, the beautiful moth. Each print is expertly reproduced on high-quality canvas, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring the artwork to life. Add this stunning piece to your wall and enjoy the beauty and wonder of the natural world, right in your own home.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This 19th-century line engraving from The Granger Collection depicts the remarkable life cycle of a silkworm. In intricate detail, the print showcases four distinct stages: larva, pupa, cocoon, and moth. The journey begins with the larva stage, where a tiny caterpillar-like creature emerges from an egg and voraciously feeds on mulberry leaves to fuel its growth. As it consumes copious amounts of food, the larva undergoes multiple molts until it reaches its full size. Next comes the pupa stage, during which the silkworm spins itself into a protective cocoon made entirely of silk threads secreted from specialized glands in its body. Inside this cozy enclosure, hidden from view but teeming with activity beneath its delicate surface, incredible transformations take place. After weeks of patient waiting within its silky sanctuary, the metamorphosis is complete as an adult moth emerges triumphantly from the cocoon. With delicate wings unfurled and vibrant colors adorning its body, this magnificent creature takes flight to fulfill its purpose – mating and laying eggs to continue this awe-inspiring life cycle. This enchanting engraving not only captures nature's beauty but also serves as a testament to mankind's fascination with scientific exploration during the 19th century. It reminds us that even seemingly small creatures like silkworms can undergo extraordinary changes and inspire wonder in those who observe their miraculous transformation firsthand.
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