Fine Art Print : Megatherium americanum or Great Beast, genus
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Megatherium americanum or Great Beast, genus
Megatherium americanum or Great Beast, genus of elephant-sized ground sloths native to America.. Colour printed illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1916, Hamburg. Heinrich Harder (1858-1935) was a German landscape artist and book illustrator
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Media ID 14211930
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Americanum Beast Creature Dinosaur Elephant Extinct Hamburg Harder Heinrich Megatherium Pleistocene Pliocene Prehistoric Sized Sloth Tiere Urwelt
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the majesty of the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from the Media Storehouse range. This captivating illustration showcases the enigmatic Megatherium americanum, also known as the Great Beast, a colossal ground sloth native to the Americas. Depicted in vibrant colors, this illustration by renowned naturalist artist Heinrich Harder captures the awe-inspiring size and grace of this prehistoric giant. Bring the wonder of the ancient world into your home or office with this stunning, rights-managed print 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 35.8cm (20" x 14.1")
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
This chromolithograph depicts Megatherium americanum, also known as the Great Beast, a colossal ground sloth native to the Americas during the Pliocene and Pleistocene epochs. With an estimated weight of up to 11 tons and a length of 10 meters, Megatherium was one of the largest land animals to have ever existed. Heinrich Harder's meticulous illustration captures the majesty and intrigue of this extinct creature. With its massive, curved claws, Megatherium was well-equipped for digging and climbing trees, but it primarily lived on the ground, feeding on leaves, fruits, and bark. Its elongated snout and small, round ears are also distinct features of this fascinating beast. Harder's illustration is taken from his book "Tiere der Urwelt" or "Animals of the Prehistoric World," published in 1916 in Hamburg, Germany. Harder, a German landscape artist and book illustrator, brought the ancient world to life with his colorful and detailed renderings of extinct creatures. This image is a testament to his artistic skill and the enduring fascination with the history of life on Earth. Megatherium roamed the American continents until its extinction around 10,000 years ago. Its discovery and study have provided valuable insights into the ecology and evolution of large mammals, offering a glimpse into the past and fueling our curiosity about the natural world.
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