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Antique Framed Print : Velvet swimming crab and marbled swimming crab
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Velvet swimming crab and marbled swimming crab
Velvet swimming crab, Necora puber 1 and marbled swimming crab, Liocarcinus marmoreus 2. Portuno stregghia, Portuno marezzato. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Corsi, drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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Media ID 23387592
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1837 Antoine Crab Delle Dendroides Dictionary Dizionario Edible Florence Francois Jussieu Laurent Marbled Naturali Pierre Scienze Stipple Swimming Turpin Vegetable Velvet Victor
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.2cm x 37.1cm (9.1" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving, published in Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali (Dictionary of Natural Science) in Florence, Italy, in 1837, showcases two intriguing crab species: the Velvet Swimming Crab (Necora puber) and the Marbled Swimming Crab (Liocarcinus marmoreus). The Velvet Swimming Crab, also known as the Eriolaulon puber or Dendroides puber, is depicted in the foreground, with its velvety, dark brown carapace and long, slender legs. The Marbled Swimming Crab, also known as the Portuno marmoreus or Dendroides marmoreus, is shown in the background, boasting a striking, marbled pattern on its carapace and a more robust appearance. The illustration was created under the direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, a renowned French botanical illustrator of the 19th century. Turpin's exceptional talent is evident in the meticulous details and lifelike rendering of these crabs. The illustration was engraved by Corsi and drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre. These crabs, though not plants, are included in this natural science dictionary, reflecting the comprehensive nature of Jussieu's work. The Velvet Swimming Crab and Marbled Swimming Crab are both edible and are often found in the Mediterranean and other coastal regions. Their inclusion in this historical work underscores the interconnectedness of various branches of natural science during the 19th century. This image offers a glimpse into the rich history of botany and marine biology, showcasing the beauty and diversity of the natural world as it was documented and understood during the time of Jussieu and Turpin.
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