Greetings Card : Physophora hydrostatica, jellyfish model
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Physophora hydrostatica, jellyfish model
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London
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Media ID 14238048
© Mary Evans / Natural History Museum
1822 1895 1857 1939 Blaschka Cnidaria Cnidarian Coelenterata Coelenterate Fragile Hydrozoa Hydrozoan Jelly Jelly Fish Jellyfish Leopold Leopold Blaschka Leptolida Leptolina Leptolinae Medusa Jellyfish Medusozoa Rudolf Rudolf Blaschka Siphonophora Siphonophorae Siphonophore Tentacle Invertebrata
Greetings Card (A5)
Introducing the enchanting range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse, featuring the mesmerizing beauty of the natural world. This exquisite design showcases a glass model of the Physophora hydrostatica, a captivating jellyfish, meticulously crafted by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late 19th century. Held in the hallowed halls of the Natural History Museum in London, this glass masterpiece brings the ethereal allure of the deep sea right to your doorstep. Share the wonder of the underwater realm with these stunning greeting cards, perfect for any occasion or simply to brighten someone's day.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.5cm x 21cm (5.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
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
This stunning glass model showcases the intricate beauty of Physophora hydrostatica, a type of hydrozoan jellyfish, captured in the late 19th century by the renowned Blaschka brothers, Leopold (1822-1895) and Rudolf (1857-1939). Housed at the Natural History Museum in London, this delicate masterpiece is a testament to the brothers' exceptional skill and dedication to preserving the natural world through art. Physophora hydrostatica, also known as Leptolina hydrostatica, is a member of the Physophoridae family within the class Hydrozoa, which is part of the phylum Cnidaria, commonly referred to as coelenterates. This jellyfish is unique in its hydrostatic form, meaning it does not have a distinct medusa stage like many other jellyfish. Instead, it retains its bell-shaped structure throughout its entire life cycle. The Blaschka brothers meticulously crafted this model using glass, capturing the delicate details of the jellyfish's bell, tentacles, and the intricate structures of its leptolinae, the tiny organisms that form the jellyfish's colony. The model's fragile beauty is a reminder of the delicate balance of life in the natural world and the importance of preserving it for future generations. The Blaschka brothers were pioneers in creating glass models of various marine organisms, including jellyfish, siphonophores, and anemones. Their work was a significant contribution to the field of natural history, providing a means to study and display these delicate organisms in a way that was not possible through traditional preservation methods. This Physophora hydrostatica model is a prime example of their exceptional craftsmanship and dedication to preserving the natural world through art.
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