Philippine Dracos — Flying Lizard Scientific Plate, 1922

This remarkable early twentieth-century zoological plate presents four Philippine Draco flying lizards arranged side by side with their distinctive wing-like membranes fully extended. Individually numbered specimens create a comparative scientific study while forming an unusually bold and symmetrical composition.

Expanded patagial membranes reveal delicate radiating structures and contrasting patterns, while slender limbs and extraordinarily long looping tails create elegant lines beneath each specimen. The monochrome imagery against warm cream paper gives the plate a particularly strong archival and graphic character.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Edward Harrison Taylor
• Title: Philippine Dracos
• Original title: Plate 7. Philippine Dracos.
• Series: Bureau of Science Publication No. 17 — The Lizards of the Philippine Islands
• Date: 1922
• Period: Early 20th century
• Place of Origin: Manila, Philippines
• Medium: Monochrome zoological plate / photographic reproduction

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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