Octopus Vulgaris Collection

Abalone Fishergirl with an Octopus, between circa 1773 and circa 1774. Creator: Shunsho
Abalone Fishergirl with an Octopus, between circa 1773 and circa 1774

Diver with 2 Octopus (image 1 of 2), Mid-late 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Diver with 2 Octopus (image 1 of 2), Mid-late 18th century

Octopus Form Box, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Octopus Form Box, Late 19th century

Octopus, early 19th century. Creator: Gyokuzan
Octopus, early 19th century

Baby Octopus, Mid-19th century. Creator: Ohara Mitsuhiro
Baby Octopus, Mid-19th century

Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate LIII, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate LIII, c. 1575/1580

Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate III, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate III, c. 1575/1580

Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate LII, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate LII, c. 1575/1580

Gathering Shellfish at Low Tide at Shinagawa (Shinagawa shiohigari no zu), 1740s. Creator: Furuyama Moromasa
Gathering Shellfish at Low Tide at Shinagawa (Shinagawa shiohigari no zu), 1740s. Fisherfolk on the coast, in the distance a man struggles with an octopus. Detail from a larger artwork

Gathering Shellfish at Low Tide at Shinagawa (Shinagawa shiohigari no zu), 1740s. Creator: Furuyama Moromasa
Gathering Shellfish at Low Tide at Shinagawa (Shinagawa shiohigari no zu), 1740s. View from the veranda of a house on the coast. Detail from a larger artwork

Low Tide at Susaki - A Set of Five (Shiohi goban no uchi), c. 1828/30. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Low Tide at Susaki - A Set of Five (Shiohi goban no uchi), c. 1828/30. Detail from a larger artwork

Mask of the octopus hunter-Qagyuhl, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Mask of the octopus hunter-Qagyuhl, c1914. Ceremonial mask worn by a dancer portraying the hunter in Bella Bella mythology who killed the giant man-eating octopus

Recovering the Stolen Jewel from the Palace of the Dragon King, 1853

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) on a coral reef, The Bahamas. August

Historical illustration of Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) Pierre Denys de Montfort engraving from Histoire Naturelle Generale et Particuliere des Mollusques, 1801-1802

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) in hole, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea, July 2009

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) close-up of eyes, Malta, Mediteranean, May 2009. WWE INDOOR EXHIBITION

Octopus Vase from Heraklion Museum, Crete, Minoan c1500 BC
Minoan Octopus Vase from Palaikastro, Crete, c1500 BC. Held with Heraklion Museum

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) moving over rocks, Marine Protected area Punta Campanella, Costa Amalfitana, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea

Octopus and squid species
6337533 Octopus and squid species by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Common octopus, Octopus vulgaris 1, musky octopus, Eledone moschata 2, European flying squid, Todarodes sagittatus 3)

Gathering Shellfish at Low Tide at Shinagawa (Shinagawa shiohigari no zu), 1740s. View from the veranda of a house on the coast, in the distance a man struggles with an octopus

Low Tide at Susaki - A Set of Five (Shiohi goban no uchi), c. 1828 / 30
Low Tide at Susaki - A Set of Five (Shiohi goban no uchi), c. 1828/30

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) close up of eye, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) hunting on a reef off Eleuthera Island, Bahamas

The Jeweled Chaplet, ca. 1845-46. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
The Jeweled Chaplet, ca. 1845-46

Floor paintings in the palace at Tiryns, Greece, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Floor paintings in the palace at Tiryns, Greece, (1928). Part view of the floor painting in the so-called small Megaron; two patterns from the floor painting, about 1400-1200 B.C

Dried octopus, Ermioni, Peloponnese, Greece, Europe

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) on rock, Malta, Mediteranean, May 2009

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) hunting at night, Elephant Bay, Lavezzi Islands, Corsica, France, September 2008

Suckers on tentacles of Octopus Vulgaris, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Suckers on tentacles of Octopus Vulgaris, 20th century. A mollusc and the most studied of all octopus species. The octopus will eat almost anything it can catch

Octopus (Octopus vulgaris), Tentacles, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Octopus (Octopus vulgaris), Tentacles, 20th century. A mollusc and the most studied of all octopus species. The octopus will eat almost anything it can catch

Coastal wildlife, artwork C016 / 7191
Coastal wildlife. Computer artwork showing the varying forms of wildlife found at different depths on a gently sloping Mediterranean coast, with an inset showing sand-dwelling life (lower right)

Octopus vulgaris, octopus
A glass model of an octopus, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Close encounter with common octopus, West Palm Beach Florida

The eye of a common octopus in West Palm Beach, Florida
The eye of a common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) in West Palm Beach, Florida

Atlantic Octopus in shell debris on ocean floor, North Carolina

Common octopus protects a bottle inside the remnants of a tire in West Palm Beach
Octopus (Octopus vulgaris) protects a bottle for a home inside the remnants of a tire in West Palm Beach, Florida

Common octopus protecting a bottle, West Palm Beach, Florida

Octopus head, West Palm Beach, Florida

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris), close-up on a sucker

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris), close-up on skin

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris)

Close-up of funnel that propels octopus (octopus vulgaris) through water

Octopus, Dominica, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Octopus vulgaris, common octopus
Octopus model with Homarus gammarus, European lobster in Origin of Species Gallery at the Natural History Museum, London

Common octopus hunting
Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) hunting on the seabed. It is being followed by a Spanish hogfish (Bodianus rufus), which is hoping to catch any small animal the octopus flushes out

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) hunting on the sea floor. A grouper fish (lower right) is waiting for prey that might escape

Octopuses (Octopus vulgaris) ready to be cooked. Photographed in Sardinia

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"Unveiling the Mysterious Octopus Vulgaris: A Journey through Time and Seas" Dive into the captivating world of Octopus vulgaris, a creature that has fascinated humans for centuries. From ancient legends to modern-day encounters, this remarkable cephalopod continues to intrigue and amaze. In 1853, amidst tales of adventure and daring escapades, an octopus stole a jewel from the Palace of the Dragon King. Recovering the stolen treasure became a quest filled with suspense and wonder. Fast forward to August in The Bahamas, where a common octopus gracefully maneuvers among vibrant coral reefs. Its presence adds enchantment to an already mesmerizing underwater paradise. Pierre Denys de Montfort's historical illustration takes us back in time as we witness Octopus vulgaris in all its glory. This depiction showcases its intricate features and highlights its significance throughout history. Journeying further into the Mediterranean Sea, we find ourselves at Monaco's Larvotto Marine Reserve. Here lies another glimpse of this intelligent creature residing within a hidden hole—a testament to their adaptability and survival skills. Zooming in on May 2009 in Malta's Mediterranean waters reveals an astonishing close-up of Octopus vulgaris' eyes. These windows into their soul reflect intelligence beyond our comprehension—an invitation to explore their mysterious world further. As we venture towards Italy's Tyrrhenian Sea, Punta Campanella beckons us with marine protected areas teeming with life. Witnessing these creatures move effortlessly over rocks reminds us of their resilience despite ever-changing environments. Octopuses are not alone; they share these watery realms with squid species alike—forming an intricate tapestry woven by nature herself—a sight both awe-inspiring and humbling. Traveling back in time once more, Utagawa Kuniyoshi's masterpiece "The Jeweled Chaplet" transports us to Japan during the mid-19th century.