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Crustacea and Reptiles, c1850. Artist: Robert Kent Thomas
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Crustacea and Reptiles, c1850. Artist: Robert Kent Thomas
Crustacea and Reptiles, c1850. The central image shows a lobster, crab, turtle, scallops, whelks and prawns, cowrie shells, lobster and crab pots and shrimping nets, set against an English seaside scene of cliffs and a beach, with people carring shrimping nets. Surrounding vignettes show (clockwise from top left): turtle soup served at the Lord Mayor of Londons banquet; pearl fishing; catching turtles; a mother and daughter looking in an apothecarys window displaying leeches and toothpowder; making items from mother-of-pearl shell; making basketware crab pots; shrimping with nets; cowrie shells used as currency; an artist using sepia ink derived from cuttlefish; making items from tortoiseshell. From Graphic Illustrations of Animals and Their Utility to Man published by Thomas Varty. (London, c1850)
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Crustacea and Reptiles, c1850 - A Vibrant Snapshot of Marine Life and Victorian Culture
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. This print by Robert Kent Thomas takes us back to the coastal landscapes of 19th-century England. The central image showcases a delightful array of marine creatures, including lobsters, crabs, turtles, scallops, whelks, and prawns. Against the backdrop of towering cliffs and a sandy beach teeming with activity, people can be seen carrying shrimping nets. Surrounding this central scene are vignettes that offer glimpses into various aspects of Victorian life intertwined with aquatic themes. From turtle soup being served at the Lord Mayor's banquet to pearl fishing and catching turtles for their precious shells – each vignette provides insight into how humans interacted with these fascinating creatures. The print also highlights the practical uses derived from marine life; we witness artisans crafting items from mother-of-pearl shell and tortoiseshell while others make basketware crab pots. Cowrie shells were even used as currency during this era. Thomas' lithograph not only celebrates the beauty of crustaceans and reptiles but also sheds light on the intricate relationship between mankind and nature during this period. It serves as a visual testament to both scientific curiosity about aquatic lifeforms and their role in everyday human activities such as fishing or creating art using sepia ink derived from cuttlefish. This remarkable piece is part of "Graphic Illustrations of Animals and Their Utility to Man" published by Thomas Varty in London around 1850. Its vibrant colors bring alive an important chapter in British history where seaside culture thrived alongside a fascination for all things aquatic.
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