Asps design
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Asps design
Drawing by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875-1876. Waterhouse designed the museum in the 1860s, and it first opened its doors on Easter Monday 1881
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Alfred Waterhouse Diapsid Diapsida Lepidosaur Lepidosauria Ophidia Plan Reptile Reptiles Reptilia Sauropsid Sauropsida Scaled Reptile Serpentes Snake Squamata Waterhouse
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This image is a drawing by the renowned Victorian architect, Alfred Waterhouse, for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum in London, which he designed in the 1860s. The museum opened its doors on Easter Monday, 1881, and this intricate design showcases an asp, a venomous snake belonging to the Squamata order, which includes lizards and snakes. The drawing is a testament to Waterhouse's exceptional artistic ability and his deep appreciation for the natural world. The asp is depicted with its hood spread wide, ready to strike, adding a sense of drama and excitement to the design. The snake's intricate scales, textured body, and piercing eyes are rendered with remarkable detail, making this illustration a true masterpiece of the 19th century. Waterhouse's design also highlights the snake's scientific classification, reflecting the museum's commitment to accurate and comprehensive documentation of the natural world. The asp is identified as a member of the Sauropsida, a group of reptiles that includes both living and extinct reptiles, and the Ophidia, a suborder of snakes. The snake is also classified as a diapsid, a type of reptile characterized by a double skull, and a lepidosaur, a subgroup of reptiles with scales. This drawing is a stunning example of the intricate detail and scientific accuracy that characterized Victorian-era natural history illustration. It is a reminder of the fascination and wonder that the natural world inspired in the Victorian era and continues to inspire today.
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