Narudasia Festiva and Phrynomantis Nasuta — Plate XIV 2. Alternative titles

This historical zoological plate brings together two distinct animal studies: Narudasia festiva, shown as an elongated lizard with a finely patterned body and tapering tail, and Phrynomantis nasuta, represented by a compact frog with dark, irregular markings. Two smaller drawings below provide additional anatomical studies associated with the numbered specimens.

Fine black linework, stippling, and restrained warm coloration stand against aged cream paper. The long vertical silhouette of the lizard contrasts with the broader form of the frog, while generous negative space gives the scientific arrangement an elegant and unusually graphic quality.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: P. A. Methuen
• Title: Narudasia Festiva and Phrynomantis Nasuta — Plate XIV
• Original title: Narudasia festiva, gen. et sp. nov. / Phrynomantis nasuta, sp. nov.
• Series: Annals of the Transvaal Museum, Vol. IV, No. 3, Plate XIV
• Date: Not confirmed from supplied plate
• Period: Historical natural-history publication
• Place of Origin: South Africa
• Medium: Lithographic 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.
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