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Antique Framed Print : Sea Serpents
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Sea Serpents
Two explanations for the sighting of sea serpents: the first, a school of porpoises; the second, the tentacles of a giant squid. Lastly, the artist offers an impression of what a real life sea serpent might look like.
1927
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Media ID 14405157
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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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 22.5cm x 37.1cm (8.9" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In the depths of the ocean, where sunlight barely reaches and mysteries abound, tales of sea serpents have captivated the imagination of seafarers and land-dwellers alike for centuries. This intriguing photograph, taken in 1927, has fueled the debate over the existence of these mythical creatures, with two plausible explanations for the sighting. At first glance, the undulating forms in the water could be mistaken for the sleek silhouettes of a large school of porpoises. Porpoises are known for their playful and acrobatic behavior, often surfacing in groups, creating a mesmerizing display of movement and light. However, upon closer inspection, the long, serpentine shapes and the way they seem to change direction without a discernible fin or dorsal fin suggest an alternative explanation. The second theory proposes that the sea serpent sighting could be attributed to the tentacles of a giant squid. These elusive creatures, the largest invertebrates on Earth, are known to inhabit the deep waters of the ocean. Their long, powerful tentacles can extend up to 33 feet (10 meters) and are covered in suction cups that help them capture prey. When a giant squid is disturbed, its tentacles can create a disturbance in the water that might resemble the sinuous forms in this photograph. Lastly, the artist's impression of a real-life sea serpent, depicted in the bottom right corner of the photograph, adds to the intrigue. With its serpentine body, large eyes, and powerful tail, it embodies the classic image of a sea serpent, a creature of the deep, shrouded in mystery and wonder. This photograph, with its tantalizing glimpse into the unknown, continues to inspire curiosity and debate among those who dare to look beyond the surface of the sea.
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