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Deinotherium giganteum, large prehistoric relative
Deinotherium giganteum, large prehistoric relative of the elephant.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by F. John from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1910, Hamburg
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Media ID 14212061
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Creature Dinosaur Elephant Extinct Giganteum Hamburg Miocene Pleistocene Prehistoric Tiere Urwelt Deinotherium
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the majesty of the past with our Fine Art Print of Deinotherium giganteum from Media Storehouse. This stunning, chromolithograph illustration, originally published in "Tiere der Urwelt" (Animals of the Prehistoric World) in 1910, showcases the impressive features of this large prehistoric relative of the elephant. With its distinctive tusks curving downwards, Deinotherium giganteum was a formidable presence in its time. Bring history to life in your home or office with this beautiful, high-quality print, now available through Media Storehouse and Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.1cm (20" x 14.2")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Deinotherium giganteum: A Gigantic Prehistoric Relative of the Elephant This chromolithograph illustration, titled "Deinotherium giganteum," showcases one of the most intriguing prehistoric creatures that once roamed the Earth. Depicted here is a large, powerful animal with distinct features that set it apart from its modern-day relatives, the elephants. Deinotherium giganteum, meaning "terrible beast with large teeth," was a massive mammal that lived during the Miocene and Pleistocene epochs, approximately 15-1.6 million years ago. This creature is considered a close relative of the elephant family, but its appearance was quite different. The most striking feature of Deinotherium giganteum is its elongated, downward-curving tusks. These tusks were not used for defense or foraging like those of modern elephants. Instead, they were likely used to extract marrow from bones or to crush the shells of large mollusks. The animal's body was also more robust and muscular than that of an elephant, with a broad, flat skull and powerful limbs. This illustration, created by F. John for the publication "Tiere der Urwelt" (Animals of the Prehistoric World) in 1910, provides a fascinating glimpse into the past. The rich colors and intricate details bring the extinct creature to life, allowing us to imagine what it might have been like to encounter this magnificent beast in its natural habitat. Deinotherium giganteum is just one of the many fascinating prehistoric creatures that have captured the imagination of scientists and the public alike. This illustration serves as a reminder of the incredible diversity of life that has existed on Earth and the importance of preserving our natural history for future generations to explore and learn from.
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