Leopard Gecko — Antique Russian Zoological Plate

This early twentieth-century zoological plate presents Eublepharis macularius, the leopard gecko, viewed directly from above. The animal is isolated against a broad field of warm cream paper, placing particular emphasis on its spotted body, broad head, splayed limbs, individual toes, and thick patterned tail.

Fine stippling and delicate linear work describe the granular texture of the skin and the changing markings across the body and tail. The restrained monochrome treatment and almost symmetrical specimen presentation reflect the precise visual language of historical scientific illustration, while the aged paper gives the plate a distinctive archival character.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: A. M. Nikolsky publication
• Title: Eublepharis macularius
• Original title: Eublepharis macularius Blyth.
• Series: Fauna of Russia — Reptiles, I
• Date: Early 20th century
• Period: Early 20th century
• Place of Origin: 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.

Exact frame dimensions, component availability, and production specifications may vary slightly depending on the selected size and destination.