Philippine Geckos — Scientific Zoological Plate, 1922

This early twentieth-century zoological plate presents eight numbered Philippine gecko specimens arranged as a comparative scientific study. Five smaller specimens occupy the upper portion of the composition, while three larger examples below reveal variations in body shape, tails, limbs, toes, and mottled surface patterns.

Each specimen is presented from above against a warm cream ground, creating a precise and visually rhythmic arrangement. The monochrome imagery, original figure numbers, fine rectangular border, and period typography preserve the institutional character of an early herpetological publication.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Edward Harrison Taylor
• Title: Philippine Geckos
• Original title: Plate 2. Philippine Geckos.
• 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

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• 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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• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
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