Antique Engraving of the Woolly Kangaroo - Charles d'Orbigny
Antique Engraving of the Woolly Kangaroo - Charles d'Orbigny
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This reproduction illustrates the woolly kangaroo in its habitat, as documented in the plates of Charles d'Orbigny. The engraving shows an adult and its young in an Australian landscape, highlighting the morphological characteristics of this marsupial with a descriptive precision typical of historical naturalist illustration.
The Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle remains one of the richest iconographic sources of the 19th century. This plate, produced under the direction of d'Orbigny, reflects the growing interest of European scientists in the endemic fauna of Oceania and the diversity of marsupials during this era of great discoveries.
This kangaroo poster fits into a thematic collection on world mammals or into an interior with learned decoration. It invites the discovery of distant species through the prism of the history of science and the art of ancient naturalist engraving.
About this print
About this print
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- Respect for the format of the original work: in order to faithfully transcribe the artist's intention, the work is not cropped/re-cut except in extreme cases (obvious imperfection, geometry problem, etc.) in which case the cropping will be as light as possible.
- The presence of white margins is sometimes necessary in order to present the work in a balanced manner.
- Each size offered has been specifically composed, therefore, the size of the white margins may vary from one print size to another. Remember to check this detail carefully!
- Print only, frame not included!
Features
Features
- Premium 200gsm matte white paper, durable and strong.
- Natural, smooth uncoated finish, silky to the touch
- FSC certified paper or equivalent certifications depending on regional availability.
- Each print is shipped in sturdy packaging, ensuring safe transport.
- Each print is printed and shipped on demand. No minimum order quantity is required.
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