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Detail of terracotta moulding of a dragonfly in the Waterhou
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Detail of terracotta moulding of a dragonfly in the Waterhou
The Waterhouse Buiding at the Natural History Museum, London was designed by Alfred Waterhouse (1830-1905) and first opened its doors on Easter Monday 1881
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This stunning detail of a terracotta moulding from the Waterhouse Building at the Natural History Museum in London showcases the intricate design of a dragonfly, an exquisite representation of the intricacies of the natural world. The Waterhouse Building, designed by Alfred Waterhouse and first opened in 1881, is a masterpiece of Victorian architecture and a testament to the fascination with the natural world that defined the era. The building is home to the Natural History Museum, a world-renowned institution dedicated to the study and preservation of the natural world, including its vast collection of invertebrates, such as this dragonfly. Dragonflies, members of the order Odonata and the class Insecta, are prehistoric creatures that have been around for over 300 million years. They are part of the larger group of Hexapoda, or six-legged invertebrates. This dragonfly moulding captures the insect's delicate wings, intricately veined and translucent, and its slender, agile body. The dragonfly's place in the natural world is as a predator, with large, complex eyes that allow it to spot prey from a distance and quick reflexes that enable it to snatch its prey mid-air. The attention to detail in this terracotta moulding is a reflection of the fascination with the natural world that inspired the creation of the Natural History Museum and the Waterhouse Building. This detail serves as a reminder of the beauty and complexity of the natural world, and the importance of preserving it for future generations to appreciate and learn from.
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