Cercopithèque Monoïde
Cercopithèque Monoïde presents a long-tailed monkey seated on a broad, lichen-covered branch, rendered with the close observation characteristic of nineteenth-century natural history illustration. Dense lines build the animal's brown, gray, black, and cream coat, while the dark face and attentive eyes form a quiet focal point.
The composition is defined by the animal's exceptionally long tail, which curves beneath the branch and sweeps across the lower half of the plate. The largely empty background keeps attention on the specimen and on finely observed details including the hands, feet, fur, bark, and patches of lichen. Original scientific and publication inscriptions remain part of the historical composition.
Artwork Details
- Artist/Creator: Not confirmed from the supplied source
- Title: Cercopithèque Monoïde
- Original title: Cercopithèque Monoïde. Cercopithecus Monoïdes.
- Series: Archives du Muséum, Tome 2
- Date: 19th century
- Period: 19th century
- Place of Origin: France
- Medium: Natural history illustration / printed plate
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.
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- Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
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