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Greetings Card : Kangaroo, badger and opossum, Macropus giganteus
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Kangaroo, badger and opossum, Macropus giganteus
Kangaroo, badger and opossum, Macropus giganteus, Meles meles, Didelphis virginiana.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of Natural History, 1794. The prolific Sibly published his Universal System of Natural History in 1794-1796 in five volumes covering the three natural worlds of fauna, flora and geology
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Media ID 14219634
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Albertus Badger Didelphis Ebenezer Giganteus Kangaroo Macropus Meles Opossum Seba Sibly System Universal Virginiana
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the enchanting trio from the Media Storehouse range of greeting cards: a kangaroo, badger, and opossum in a beautiful handcolored copperplate engraving. This charming design, sourced from Ebenezer Sibly's Universal System of Natural History (1794), features the elegant macropod, the resourceful badger, and the elusive opossum – three captivating creatures that come together to create a unique and intriguing greeting card. Bring a touch of natural wonder to your correspondence with this exquisite, rights-managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This handcolored copperplate engraving, taken from Ebenezer Sibly's Universal System of Natural History published in 1794-1796, showcases a unique and intriguing assembly of three distinct animals: the Kangaroo (Macropus giganteus), Badger (Meles meles), and Opossum (Didelphis virginiana). Sibly, a prolific naturalist, meticulously documented the natural world in his comprehensive five-volume work, covering fauna, flora, and geology. The central figure of this illustration is the majestic Kangaroo, the largest marsupial species, native to Australia. Its powerful hind legs are poised for a leap, while its long, muscular tail provides balance and support. The Kangaroo's pouch is visible, a testament to its unique method of carrying and nurturing its young. To the left, the Badger, a burrowing mammal, is depicted with its distinctive facial features, including its short, powerful legs, and sharp claws. Its body is covered in thick, dark fur, and its face is marked with distinctive stripes. To the right, the Opossum, a marsupial native to the Americas, is shown with its prehensile tail curled around a branch. Its face is characterized by its pink snout and elongated, pointed snout. The Opossum's ears are large and round, and its eyes are alert and curious. This exquisite illustration, produced using the copperplate engraving technique, showcases the remarkable attention to detail and accuracy that characterized Sibly's work. The handcoloring adds depth and vibrancy to the image, making it a true masterpiece of historical natural history.
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