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Framed Print : Silky anteater or pygmy anteater, Cyclopes didactylus
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Silky anteater or pygmy anteater, Cyclopes didactylus
Silky anteater or pygmy anteater, Cyclopes didactylus. Myrmecophaga didactyla Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Tyroff after an illustration by J.D. Kretsch from Johann Christian Daniel Schrebers Animal Illustrations after Nature, or Schrebers Fantastic Animals, Erlangen, Germany, 1775
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Anteater Daniel Didactylus Illustrations Johann Linn Myrmecophaga Pygmy Schreber Silky Tyroff Zoological Cyclopes Kretsch
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Discover the enchanting world of the Silky Anteater with our stunning Framed Print from Media Storehouse. This exquisite piece features a captivating hand-colored copperplate engraving of Cyclopes didactylus, also known as the Silky Anteater or Pygmy Anteater. Originally illustrated by J.D and expertly engraved by Tyroff, this rare and intricately detailed print is sourced from the esteemed Mary Evans Prints Online. Add a touch of the exotic to your home or office décor with this unique and beautiful work of art.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 44.4cm x 54.6cm (17.5" x 21.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: Silky Anteater or Pygmy Anteater, Cyclopes didactylus This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the intricate details of the Silky Anteater, also known as the Pygmy Anteater or Cyclopes didactylus. The illustration, created by J.D. Kretsch and engraved by Tyroff, is an exceptional example of 18th-century zoological illustration. The Silky Anteater is a small, elongated mammal native to Central and South America. With its distinctive appearance and unique characteristics, it has long fascinated naturalists and collectors. The anteater's body is covered in soft, silky fur, giving it an ethereal and delicate appearance. Its most notable feature is its long, sticky tongue, which it uses to capture ants and termites from their mounds. The illustration accurately depicts the anteater's long, curved claws, which are used for digging and opening ant and termite mounds. The creature's small size, with a body length of around 30 cm (12 inches), is also evident in the engraving. The illustration's attention to detail, from the individual hairs on the anteater's body to the intricate patterns on its ears, is a testament to the skill of the artist and engraver. This engraving is part of Johann Christian Daniel Schreber's "Animal Illustrations after Nature," published in Erlangen, Germany, in 1775. Schreber's work was a groundbreaking contribution to the field of zoology, providing accurate and detailed illustrations of a wide range of animals, many of which were newly discovered during European exploration of the New World. The Silky Anteater illustration is a prime example of Schreber's commitment to documenting the natural world with precision and artistry. Overall, this Silky Anteater illustration is a valuable historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the natural history of this fascinating creature and the world of 18th-century zoological exploration.
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