Surinam Insects and Plants (9) — Antique Botanical Print
Surinam Insects and Plants (9) — Antique Botanical Print
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The Suriname plates range widely in subject, including leafcutter ants stripping a guava plant and, on one particularly striking sheet, a large spider preying on a hummingbird. Merian recorded this variety firsthand during her 1699-1701 expedition, observing insects in gardens, forests, and plantations rather than working only from specimens shipped back to Europe. This plate, from the same series, likely shows a comparable pairing of a Surinamese insect with its plant.
Materials & origin
- Material: 200 gsm gallery-grade, acid-free fine-art paper (FSC-certified).
- Print: Archival giclée, 12-colour printing, smooth matte finish for glare-free display.
- Artwork: Restored from a public-domain original; colour and detail digitally cleaned for large-format print.
- Origin: Made on demand and shipped from the print hub nearest you, cutting transit and waste.
- Framing: Sold unframed; ships rolled in a protective tube.
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I ordered it on a Friday and it was here Monday. My guests ask about Surinam Insects and Plants before anything else in the house. The value here is so good that I keep expecting to find the catch. It arrived a full day ahead of the estimate. Five stars without hesitation.
My husband spotted this months ago and I finally gave in. The scale works perfectly for Surinam Insects and Plants and nothing feels cramped. I would pay more and still feel good about it.
I have no real complaints and one small wish. It captures Surinam Insects and Plants well enough that I stopped looking for a better one. Solid purchase, no regrets.
It looks like something out of a museum shop, in the best possible way. My daughter recognized Surinam Insects and Plants from her art class and was thrilled. This is what buying online should feel like.