Bacteriophage Watercolor Science Art Print — Virology & Microbiology
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Printed and shipped from Austin, TX — no customs, no import duties.
✓ Ships in 2–3 business days • ✓ Damage protection • ✓ 14-day returns
The unmistakable lunar-lander silhouette of a bacteriophage, rendered in crisp, colorful watercolor — equal parts science and design icon. A favorite of anyone who loves molecular biology.
Faithful to the phage's striking geometry and lit by a clean, luminous palette, it reads as fine art while celebrating real science. Created from original watercolors and digitally enhanced for clean, vibrant detail.
An ideal fit for research labs, science offices and classrooms, and a gift for a virologist, molecular biologist, PhD student or science teacher.
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Print Sizes
Eight sizes, from 8x10" (20,32x25,4 cm) to 24x36" (60x90 cm), including the European A4 to A2 formats.
Not sure which one fits your wall? The size & scale guide shows every format against a sofa, with the measurements in inches and centimetres.
Shipping & Delivery
Every print is made to order. We print and pack it in 2–3 business days, then it travels to you.
Standard, tracked — 4–5 business days once it ships. Around 6–8 business days in total.
Express — 2–3 business days once it ships. Around 4–6 business days in total.
Every order is tracked, whichever you choose. Business days are Monday to Friday, so orders placed on a Friday start production on Monday.
We print in the US, EU, UK, Canada and Australia, so your order is made close to you and arrives without customs charges.
About This Artwork
Every MimiPrints artwork is an original, digitally enhanced watercolor illustration designed to bring warmth and vibrant color to clinical spaces, offices, and homes. Created exclusively as fine-art wall decor, these pieces are decorative and educational. They are not medical devices and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.
Every chart below is shown against a 92-inch (234 cm) sofa, so you can judge how a print will read on your own wall.
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The charts show standard wall-art formats, so you can see how proportions compare on a wall. The sizes we print are the ones listed below.
| Size | Inches | Centimetres | Works well for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5x7" | 5 x 7 in | 13 x 18 cm | A desk, a shelf, or filling a gap in a gallery wall |
| A5 | 5.8 x 8.3 in | 14.8 x 21 cm | European standard — the smallest framed format sold everywhere |
| 8x10" | 8 x 10 in | 20 x 25 cm | A narrow wall, a bookcase, a small consulting room |
| A4 | 8.3 x 11.7 in | 21 x 29.7 cm | European standard — fits frames sold everywhere in Europe |
| 11x14" | 11 x 14 in | 28 x 35.5 cm | Above a desk or an examination table |
| A3 | 11.7 x 16.5 in | 29.7 x 42 cm | European standard — a clear presence in a waiting room |
| 16x20" | 16 x 20 in | 40 x 50 cm | The focal point of a small room |
| A2 | 16.5 x 23.4 in | 42 x 59.4 cm | European standard — a statement in a waiting area |
| 18x24" | 18 x 24 in | 45 x 60 cm | A statement above a sofa or a reception desk |
| 20x28" | 20 x 28 in | 50 x 70 cm | Large European format — corridors and waiting areas |
| A1 | 23.4 x 33.1 in | 59.4 x 84.1 cm | European standard — gallery scale for large walls |
| 24x36" | 24 x 36 in | 60 x 90 cm | A big presence — high ceilings, wide walls |
| 28x40" | 28 x 40 in | 70 x 100 cm | Gallery scale — large reception and lobby walls |
Sizes are given in inches and centimetres. The A formats are the European standards and fit off-the-shelf frames sold across Europe.
Prints are shipped unframed, ready for a frame of your choice.
Already have a frame or need a custom size? Send us a message, and we'll do our best to make it happen.
Humanizing clinical spaces through welcoming art in warm, vibrant tones.