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Canvas Print : Banana tree flower Musa paradisiaca io moth Automeris liberia
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Banana tree flower Musa paradisiaca io moth Automeris liberia
Banana tree flower (Musa paradisiaca) with io moth (Automeris liberia), Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten, Merian, Maria Sibylla, 1647-1717, Sluyter, Peter, 1645-1722, Transfer engraving, hand-colored, 1719, From Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium (Insects of Suriname), Dutch edition
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1645 1722 1647 1717 1719 De Voortteeling Dutch Edition Hand Colored Insecten Insects Maria Sibylla Maria Sybilla Meriaen Merian Metamorphosis Insectorum Peter Sluyter Surinaemsche Suriname Surinamensium Transfer Engraving Veranderingen Wonderbaerlyke Banana Tree Io Moth Musa Paradisiaca
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the enchanting beauty of the natural world into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This stunning artwork features the Banana Tree Flower (Musa paradisiaca) graced by the elegant Io Moth (Automeris liberia). Inspired by the renowned illustrations of Maria Sibylla Merian from her seminal work "Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten," our Canvas Prints capture the intricate details and vibrant colors of this rare and captivating moment in nature. Each print is carefully crafted using premium materials and high-definition printing techniques to ensure a museum-quality finish that will last for years to come. Add a touch of wonder and beauty to your living space with this breathtaking Canvas Print from the Media Storehouse collection.
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.
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This print showcases the exquisite beauty of a banana tree flower (Musa paradisiaca) accompanied by the enchanting presence of an io moth (Automeris liberia). The image is a transfer engraving, meticulously hand-colored, and dates back to 1719. It originates from Maria Sybilla Merian's renowned work "Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaemsche insecten" (On the reproduction and marvelous transformations of Surinamese insects), which she co-authored with Peter Sluyter. Merian, a prominent Dutch artist and naturalist in the 17th century, dedicated her life to studying and documenting various species of insects. Her groundbreaking book "Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium" (Insects of Suriname) remains an invaluable resource for entomologists even today. The vibrant colors depicted in this print highlight the delicate details of both the banana tree flower and the io moth. The intricate patterns on the wings of the moth are mesmerizing, while the graceful form of the banana tree flower adds a touch of elegance to this composition. This remarkable piece not only captures nature's splendor but also serves as a testament to Merian's immense talent as an artist-scientist. It invites viewers into a world where art meets science, offering us glimpses into Suriname's rich biodiversity through its stunning insect inhabitants.
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