Bats of Egypt Rectangle Canvas Wrap Size:32″ x 48″ (Vertical) and stretch

and stretch

A captivating piece for those who appreciate the melancholic beauty of Gothic aesthetics

This work can be seen as a protest against the rising popularity of militarism and radical nationalism at the time

and just dangerous enough to keep you coming back for more

Bats of Egypt Rectangle Canvas Wrap Size:32″ x 48″ (Vertical) and stretchChauve Souris D'Egypte [Bats of Egypt] (1809) by Geoffrey St. Hilaire (French, 1772 1844) The French campaign in Egypt and Syria was Napoleon Bonaparte's invasion of Ottoman territories in the name of protecting French trade interests. An unusual aspect of the expedition was the inclusion of many scientists and scholars. This print is the first plate from the Histoire Naturelle volumes of the books containing the various animals, plants, and rocks