Agama Reticulata — Antique Russian Reptile Study

This early twentieth-century zoological plate presents Agama reticulata from above, its body extending vertically across a warm aged-paper ground. The lizard’s broad torso, powerful limbs, curved claws, patterned skin, and exceptionally long tail are recorded with the close attention to anatomical detail associated with historical scientific illustration.

Dense black linework creates an intricate network across the back, while individual scales are carefully articulated along the head, limbs, and tail. The tail sweeps around the lower left of the composition, introducing movement into the otherwise specimen-like arrangement. A small numbered scale diagram provides an additional anatomical detail.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: A. M. Nikolsky publication
• Title: Agama reticulata
• Original title: Agama reticulata Nik.
• Series: Fauna of Russia — Reptiles, I
• Date: 1915–1916
• Period: Early 20th century
• Place of Origin: Petrograd, Russia
• Medium: Zoological print / scientific illustration

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

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