Framed Print : Various Mollusca and Crustacea species
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Various Mollusca and Crustacea species
Watercolour from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection, c.1820 Date: circa 1820
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Media ID 14238356
© Mary Evans / Natural History Museum
Arthropod Arthropoda Cephalopod Cephalopoda Crustacea Crustacean Decapod Decapoda Hardwicke Lobster Malacostraca Mollusc Mollusca Mollusk Shrimp Squid Teuthida Thomas Hardwicke Collection Invertebrata Loliginidae Loligo
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Bring the wonders of the underwater world into your home with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating artwork, "Various Mollusca and Crustacea species," is an exquisite watercolor painting from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection, circa 1820. Sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights-managed image showcases a vibrant array of mollusks and crustaceans, intricately painted with lifelike detail. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve the artwork's beauty and authenticity, making it a stunning addition to any room in your home or office. Immerse yourself in the natural world and add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with our Framed Prints of "Various Mollusca and Crustacea species.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.9cm x 24.4cm (7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
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
This exquisite watercolor print, titled "Various Mollusca and Crustacea," is a stunning representation of marine life from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection, circa 1820. The illustration showcases an intriguing assemblage of mollusks and crustaceans, two major phyla within the vast realm of invertebrates. Mollusks, depicted in the upper half of the print, include a range of cephalopods such as the pencil squid (Loligo) and the common squid (Teuthida), as well as various bivalves and gastropods. The pencil squid, with its delicate arms and ink sac, is a masterpiece of detail, while the common squid's dynamic tentacles and eyes evoke a sense of curiosity and wonder. The lower half of the print is dominated by crustaceans, specifically decapods like lobsters, shrimp, and the enigmatic sea slug, Phyllosoma. The lobster, with its distinctive claws and segmented body, is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing the essence of these fascinating creatures. The shrimp, with their slender bodies and multiple legs, add a sense of movement and energy to the composition. The intricate details and vibrant colors in this watercolor print serve as a window into the rich marine biodiversity of the past. Thomas Hardwicke's collection, which includes this illustration, is a valuable historical record of the natural world, providing insights into the scientific knowledge of the time. This beautiful artwork continues to captivate and inspire, reminding us of the wonders that lie beneath the waves.
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