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Toad, Bufo bufo
Toad, Bufo bufo (Common toad, Rana bufo) female with chains of ova or spawn, tadpoles and immature toads. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Arnoldi after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801
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Amphibia Bufo Common Herpetology Immature Rana Shaw Spawn Tadpole Toad
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Bring the beauty of nature into your home with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece showcases the intricate details of a Common Toad (Bufo bufo), captured in a hand-colored copperplate engraving by Arnoldi after George Shaw's illustration. Observe the female toad surrounded by her chains of ova, tadpoles, and immature toads, adding a touch of the natural world's wonder to your space. Our Museum-quality prints are sourced from trusted rights-managed collections, such as Mary Evans Prints Online, ensuring the highest standards of authenticity and craftsmanship. Order yours today and let the enchanting world of the Common Toad become a part of your daily life.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 57.8cm x 57.8cm (22.8" x 22.8")
Estimated Product Size is 86.6cm x 62cm (34.1" x 24.4")
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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This exquisitely detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Arnoldi after an illustration by George Shaw in his seminal work "General Zoology, Amphibia," published in London in 1801, offers a fascinating glimpse into the life cycle of the Common Toad, Bufo bufo (previously known as Rana bufo). The image captures a female Common Toad in the process of laying her eggs, surrounded by chains of ova or spawn, as well as developing tadpoles and immature toads. George Shaw, a renowned naturalist and illustrator, meticulously documented the natural history of various species in his comprehensive work. Shaw's illustrations were then skillfully translated into copperplate engravings by Arnoldi, resulting in highly accurate and visually stunning representations of various amphibian species. The Common Toad, also known as the European Toad, is a widely distributed species found throughout Europe and parts of Asia. This amphibian undergoes complete metamorphosis, transforming from a tadpole in water to a terrestrial adult. The female lays her eggs in ponds or other bodies of water, where they hatch into tadpoles. After several weeks of development, the tadpoles metamorphose into tiny toads that leave the water and begin their independent lives on land. This image not only showcases the intricacies of the Common Toad's life cycle but also highlights the exceptional artistry and scientific accuracy of Shaw's work and the engraving techniques of Arnoldi. It remains an essential resource for herpetology and a beautiful example of historical natural history illustration.
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