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Metal Print : Barbary ape or macaque, Macaca sylvanus. Endangered
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Barbary ape or macaque, Macaca sylvanus. Endangered
Barbary ape or macaque, Macaca sylvanus. Endangered. Simia silvanus Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by C.D. Henning after an illustration drawn from nature by C. J. G. Reuss from Johann Christian Daniel Schrebers Animal Illustrations after Nature, or Schrebers Fantastic Animals, Erlangen, Germany, 1775
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Barbary Daniel Endangered Illustrations Johann Linn Macaca Macaque Primate Reuss Schreber Simia Sylvanus Henning Silvanus
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Experience the captivating beauty and endangered majesty of the Barbary macaque (Macaca sylvanus) with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints. This exquisite design, sourced from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, showcases a hand-colored copperplate engraving by C.D. Henning, based on an illustration drawn from nature by C.J. G. Each print is meticulously crafted, bringing the intricate details of this rare primate to life. Adorn your walls with a piece of history and support conservation efforts for this endangered species. Order your Barbary macaque Metal Print today.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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 exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Barbary Ape, also known as the Macaque sylvanus or the Gibraltar Ape. The Barbary Ape is an endangered primate native to the northwestern Africa region, specifically in Morocco, Algeria, and Spain. This engraving, created by C.D. Henning after an illustration drawn from nature by C.J.G. Reuss, is taken from Johann Christian Daniel Schreber's "Animal Illustrations after Nature," published in Erlangen, Germany, in 1775. The Barbary Ape is a fascinating creature, with a distinctive appearance characterized by its long, curved fingers and a mane of hair around its face. Historically, these apes have been a source of fascination for Europeans, with many traveling to Africa to observe them in their natural habitat. In the 18th century, when this engraving was created, the Barbary Ape was still relatively common in the Atlas Mountains of North Africa. However, due to habitat loss, hunting, and fragmentation of populations, the species has since declined significantly, and is now considered endangered. The intricate detail and lifelike quality of this engraving are a testament to the skill of the artist and the technological advancements of the time. The use of hand-coloring adds a vibrant and lifelike quality to the image, making it a beautiful and valuable addition to any collection of natural history or primate studies. Today, efforts are being made to protect the Barbary Ape and its habitat, and this engraving serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world for future generations to enjoy and study.
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