Transform your space with this striking, large-format anatomical study, drafted in the 18th century and meticulously restored for the modern home. The image traverses the intersection of art and science, a truly dramatic conversation piece that looks equally at home in a minimalist loft or a dark-academia-style study. The image has been taken from the original printing of Micrographia Illustrata, by George Adams published in 1771. This specific plate details the "frog plate" mechanism for microscopic observation, a highly sought-after image from 18th-century scientific literature. This foundational work of microscopy was instrumental in popularising the study of the natural world. This specific plate, meticulously detailed, illustrates the complex mechanism used to observe small aquatic animals under the microscope—a fascinating blend of art and empirical science.
For the Collector:
This is not a mass-market poster. We have reproduced the original engraving with exacting precision, printing in deep black on a heavy-weight, bright white 320gsm archival art paper. To maintain complete authenticity to the original 1771 edition, we have preserved the faint, natural sepia shadow marks present on the source plate, giving it a true antique feel without compromising image clarity.
Shipped in a reinforced, heavy-duty mailing tube to ensure your art arrives in gallery-perfect condition."
Medium: Giclée print.
Substrate: Heavy-weight 320gsm bright white archival art paper.
Visuals: Faithful reproduction of the original black-on-white engraving, meticulously preserving the authentic sepia/faint shadow marks from the 1771 plate.
Edition Size: Strictly limited to 50 worldwide, each print numbered in pencil and supplied with a numbered certificate of authenticity.
We are dedicated to the preservation of historical scientific imagery, using only the finest archival materials to bring these antique illustrations into the modern home or study.
Please note that the frame is shown for context and is not included, the in situ image has been AI generated so please check the actual size shown above to be sure that it suits the space that you have in mind.
