Bat design
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Bat design
Drawing by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875-1876. Waterhouse designed the museum in the 1860s, and it first opened its doors on Easter Monday 1881
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Alfred Waterhouse Chiroptera Epitheria Eutheria Mammalia Placental Mammal Plan Theria Waterhouse
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This drawing by Alfred Waterhouse, created in the late 19th century, showcases a mesmerizing bat design for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum in London. Waterhouse, a renowned Victorian architect, designed the museum in the 1860s, and it opened its doors to the public on Easter Monday, 1881. This intricate illustration is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic vision that Waterhouse brought to the museum's interior design. The drawing features a bat, a member of the Chiroptera order, which is a group of mammals characterized by their ability to fly. Bats are part of the Eutheria, or placental mammals, and the Theria, which is a subclass of mammals that includes marsupials and placental mammals. This design showcases the bat in an elegant and stylized form, with delicate wings outstretched and its body contoured in a way that accentuates its unique features. The drawing also highlights Waterhouse's mastery of the Victorian aesthetic, with its intricate lines, ornate details, and sense of grandeur. The use of naturalistic elements, such as the bat, reflects the museum's commitment to showcasing the natural world and advancing scientific knowledge during this period of exploration and discovery. This beautiful illustration is a reminder of the rich history and artistic legacy of the Natural History Museum in London and the visionary architectural and design work of Alfred Waterhouse. It is a testament to the enduring appeal of the natural world and the role that museums play in inspiring curiosity, wonder, and learning.
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