Poster Print > Arts > Still life artwork > Watercolor paintings > Animal paintings
Poster Print : Tachytes sp. Sand-loving wasp
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Tachytes sp. Sand-loving wasp
Watercolour and ink from Drawings of Mandibulata Insects of India, Thomas Hardwicke Collection; 1821 Date: 1821
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14238338
© Mary Evans / Natural History Museum
Arthropod Arthropoda Hardwicke Hexapod Hexapoda Hymenoptera Insecta Thomas Hardwicke Collection Wasp Watercolor Apoidea Crabronidae Invertebrata Larra
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Discover the captivating beauty of the natural world with Media Storehouse's range of Poster Prints. This stunning artwork features the Tachytes sp. Sand-loving wasp, a mesmerizing insect from the Mandibulata Insects of India collection. Originally painted in watercolour and ink by Thomas Hardwicke in 1821, now you can bring this exquisite piece of history into your home or office. Our high-quality poster prints are perfect for adding a touch of sophistication and intrigue to any space. Explore our collection and find more inspiring images to ignite your imagination.
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.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite watercolor and ink illustration depicts a sand-loving wasp of the Tachytes species, captured in intricate detail from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection, dated 1821. The wasp, a member of the Apocidae family within the Hymenoptera order, is commonly known as a crabronid wasp due to its resemblance to crabs with its enlarged hind legs. This particular specimen is identified as a sand-loving wasp, likely adapted to living in arid environments. The illustration showcases the wasp's slender body, elongated antennae, and distinctive yellow and black stripes. The artist has expertly rendered the delicate veins on the wasp's wings, as well as the intricate patterns on its abdomen. The wasp's legs are depicted in great detail, with the enlarged hind legs adapted for digging in sand clearly visible. The Thomas Hardwicke Collection, housed in the Natural History Museum in London, is a significant historical resource for the study of Indian insects. This illustration, along with the others in the collection, provides valuable insights into the natural history of India during the early 19th century. The artist's mastery of watercolor and ink techniques brings the sand-loving wasp to life, offering a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of India's insect world.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.