Canvas Print : Haustellum haustellum rock snail
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Haustellum haustellum rock snail
Haustellum haustellum rock snail.. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1800
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Media ID 14218718
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30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the intriguing world of natural history into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This exquisite print features the Haustellum haustellum rock snail, an intriguing mollusk illustrated and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. The detail and vibrancy of this handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany comes alive on our high-quality canvas, adding a touch of timeless beauty and knowledge to any room. Our Canvas Prints are made to order with archival-quality materials, ensuring your print remains a cherished piece for generations to come.
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 exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving, created by the skilled hands of Richard Polydore Nodder and published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany in London, 1800, showcases the intricacies of the Haustellum haustellum rock snail. The Haustellum haustellum, also known as the Pipe Murex or Murex haustellum, is a marine gastropod mollusk that inhabits the rocky shores of the Mediterranean and the eastern Atlantic Ocean. The engraving beautifully captures the snail's unique features, including its elongated, conical shell, which is adorned with intricate, spiraling patterns and delicate, radiating lines. The snail's body, which is visible through the large, translucent aperture of the shell, is shown with its two tentacles extending outwards, sensing the environment around it. The Haustellum haustellum was a subject of great interest to naturalists during the late 18th and early 19th centuries due to its distinctive appearance and intriguing biology. The engraving is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the time, providing a window into the natural history of the past. The Naturalist's Miscellany was a popular and influential publication, featuring a wide range of illustrations of natural history specimens from around the world. This engraving of the Haustellum haustellum is a prime example of the high-quality illustrations that were produced during this period, which continue to fascinate and inspire us today.
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