Cestoni’s Bat — Italian Zoological Study

A nineteenth-century zoological study of a bat shown from above with its wings fully extended. The broad, nearly symmetrical silhouette is rendered in charcoal gray, muted brown, and restrained flesh tones, with fine lines tracing the structure and delicate membranes of the wings.

Beneath the main specimen are three smaller anatomical studies of the head and mouth, including a profile and an open-jawed view showing the teeth. Their careful placement gives the plate the methodical character of early scientific illustration while preserving an unusually strong and spare graphic composition.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Not confirmed from the supplied source record
• Title: Cestoni’s Bat
• Original title: Dysopes Cestoni
• Series: Iconografia della fauna italica
• Date: 1832–1841 publication period
• Period: 19th century
• Place of Origin: Rome, Italy
• Medium: Zoological illustration / natural-history 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.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
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• 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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