Antique Framed Print : Sphoeroides angusticeps, narrow headed puffer
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Sphoeroides angusticeps, narrow headed puffer
Fish from the Galapagos Islands collected by Charles Darwin from his Zoology of the Voyage of the Beagle
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14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the 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
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.8cm (9.6" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the narrow-headed pufferfish, scientifically known as Sphoeroides angusticeps, a remarkable specimen collected during the historic voyage of the HMS Beagle. The Galapagos Islands, a remote archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, served as the backdrop for this significant discovery made by the esteemed naturalist, Charles Darwin. Darwin's keen observation and meticulous documentation of various species during his journey on the Beagle laid the groundwork for his groundbreaking theories on evolution. This particular fish, with its unique anatomy and intriguing appearance, was among the many fascinating finds that contributed to his understanding of the natural world. The narrow-headed puffer, also known as the Galapagos puffer or the one-spot puffer, is a bony fish belonging to the Actinopterygii class and the Tetraodontidae family. Its distinctive features include a narrow head, large, protruding lips, and a spherical body that can inflate to protect itself from predators. This fish is also referred to by various names such as the blowfish, globefish, or balloonfish. The print offers a detailed illustration of the narrow-headed puffer's anatomy, highlighting its fins, body structure, and unique head. The intricate details and precise shading bring the fish to life, allowing us to appreciate its beauty and marvel at the wonders of the natural world that Darwin so meticulously documented over 170 years ago.
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