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''Reptiles'' is a Lithographylithograph print by the Dutch artist M. C. Escher which was first printed in March, 1943.It depicts a desk, on which is a drawing of a Tessellationtessellated pattern of reptiles. The reptiles come to life and crawl around the desk and over the objects on it to eventually re-enter the drawing. Although the desk is covered with ordinary objects, there is a metal dodecahedron which the reptiles climb over. Although only the size of small lizards, these reptiles appear to have tusks and the one standing on the dodecahedron blows smoke from its nostrils.Like many of Escher’s works, this image was intended to depict a Paradoxparadoxical and slightly humorous concept with no real philosophical meaning. There were, however, many popular misconceptions about the image’s meaning. Once a woman telephoned Escher and told him that she thought the image was a “striking illustration of reincarnation”. The most common myth revolves around a small book on the desk with the letters JOB printed on it. Many people believed it to be the biblical Book of Job, when in fact it was a book of Job brand cigarette paper.It was used by rock band Mott the Hoople as the sleeve artwork for their eponymous first album, released in 1969.
See also - M. C. Escher''Regular Division of the Plane''TessellationParadoxLithographyPrintmakingCategory:Works of art by M. C. Escher
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Papilio Photo Library
Papilio is a specialist wildlife library covering subjects such as mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians, fish, plants, flowers, trees, molluscs and habitats from around the world
http://www.papiliophotos.com/
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Tom Byrne illustration
An Irish artist and illustrator living in France. I have over 20 years experience as a painter. My natural media includes oils & watercolours. My digital media includes Photoshop and illustrator.
http://www.tombyrne.com/
Wildeyes
Nature photography site by Philippe Clément. Wildlife and landscape pictures from Alaska to Africa.
http://www.wildeyes.be/
British Wildlife Helpline
Information site to help people who find sick, injured and orphaned wildlife in the UK. It has rescue organisation details,first aid, feeding and handling guidelines,articles on environmental problems and an email address for further help.
http://www.britishwildlifehelpline.com/
Barrento Nature Photography
A web site about nature and wildlife photography, specially from Portugal
http://www.barrento.com/
Animalnetwork
Home of Fancy Publications; the leading publisher of magazines and annuals about pets.
http://www.animalnetwork.com/
European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Major research center coordinating molecular biology research. Includes sites in Grenoble, Hamburg, Heidelberg, Hinxton, and Monterotondo.
http://www.embl-heidelberg.de/
Kingsnake.com
Information on reptile and amphibian related husbandry and reproduction.
http://www.kingsnake.com/
NetVet Veterinary Resources
Collection of veterinary medical, and animal related Internet resources.
http://netvet.wustl.edu/
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