Poster Print : Awful Changes
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Awful Changes
Frontispiece - Curiosities of Natural History by Francis Buckland. A cartoon by H.T de la Beche. You will at once perceive, continued Professor Ichthyosaurus
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Curiosities Diapsid Diapsida Frontispiece Ichthyosaur Ichthyosauria Ichthyosauridae Ichthyosaurus Reptile Reptiles Reptilia Sauropsid Sauropsida
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
"Introducing the captivating "Awful Changes" poster print from Media Storehouse, an intriguing illustration taken from the Frontispiece of Curiosities of Natural History by Francis Buckland. This mesmerizing image, featuring the cartoon by H.T de la Beche, showcases the transformation of the Ichthyosaurus, a prehistoric marine reptile. Bring the wonders of natural history into your home or office with this vivid and intriguing print. Order now and join the countless curious minds who have been fascinated by the Awful Changes in the natural world."
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This frontispiece, titled "Awful Changes," is taken from the seminal work "Curiosities of Natural History" by Francis Buckland, published in 1843. The image, a cartoon by the renowned English geologist and illustrator H.T. de la Beche, showcases a humorous yet insightful commentary on the transformative nature of the natural world. At the heart of the illustration lies the iconic ichthyosaur, a prehistoric marine reptile, swimming blissfully in its watery habitat. However, as we delve deeper into the scene, we witness a series of "awful changes" unfolding around it. The once familiar landscape is undergoing a metamorphosis, with various reptiles and amphibians transitioning into their more advanced forms. The sauropsida, a clade that includes all reptiles and their descendants, are depicted in various stages of evolution. The diapsids, a subgroup of sauropsids, are particularly well-represented, with their characteristic double-beaked skulls becoming more streamlined and bird-like. The ichthyosaur itself is part of the ichthyosauria, a group of ichthyosaurids characterized by their fish-like features, such as their elongated bodies and paddle-like limbs. This illustration not only highlights the intriguing transformations within the reptile kingdom but also underscores the groundbreaking work of naturalists like Buckland and de la Beche in understanding the natural world. Their collaborative efforts in documenting and interpreting the fossil record paved the way for a more comprehensive understanding of the history of life on Earth.
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