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Fine Art Print : Tachytes sp. Sand-loving wasp
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Tachytes sp. Sand-loving wasp
Watercolour and ink from Drawings of Mandibulata Insects of India, Thomas Hardwicke Collection; 1821 Date: 1821
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Media ID 14238338
© Mary Evans / Natural History Museum
Arthropod Arthropoda Hardwicke Hexapod Hexapoda Hymenoptera Insecta Thomas Hardwicke Collection Wasp Watercolor Apoidea Crabronidae Invertebrata Larra
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating beauty of the natural world with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints. This exquisite piece features the intricately detailed Tachytes sp. Sand-loving wasp, captured in watercolour and ink by Thomas Hardwicke in 1821. With its vibrant colours and lifelike textures, this fine art print brings the richness of the Mandibulata Insects of India to your home or office. Each print is produced using high-quality materials and techniques to ensure a stunning, museum-quality finish. Add this unique work of art to your collection and elevate your space with the timeless allure of nature.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.1cm (16" x 19.7")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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 watercolor and ink illustration depicts a sand-loving wasp of the Tachytes species, captured in intricate detail from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection, dated 1821. The wasp, a member of the Apocidae family within the Hymenoptera order, is commonly known as a crabronid wasp due to its resemblance to crabs with its enlarged hind legs. This particular specimen is identified as a sand-loving wasp, likely adapted to living in arid environments. The illustration showcases the wasp's slender body, elongated antennae, and distinctive yellow and black stripes. The artist has expertly rendered the delicate veins on the wasp's wings, as well as the intricate patterns on its abdomen. The wasp's legs are depicted in great detail, with the enlarged hind legs adapted for digging in sand clearly visible. The Thomas Hardwicke Collection, housed in the Natural History Museum in London, is a significant historical resource for the study of Indian insects. This illustration, along with the others in the collection, provides valuable insights into the natural history of India during the early 19th century. The artist's mastery of watercolor and ink techniques brings the sand-loving wasp to life, offering a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of India's insect world.
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