Octopus illustration
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Octopus illustration
Plate 20, watercolour by Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker from the plate collection of the Murray Library
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1817 1911 Body Cephalopod Cephalopoda Curled Hooker Mollusc Mollusca Mollusk Octopod Octopoda Octopus Pencil Sir Joseph Dalton Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker Squid Tentacle Invertebrata
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Plate 20: A Stunning 19th Century Watercolour Illustration of an Octopus by Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker from the Murray Library This exquisite watercolour illustration, Plate 20, is a captivating representation of an octopus, skillfully painted by Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker in the late 19th century. The intricate detail of this illustration showcases the pink hues and unique anatomy of this fascinating invertebrate. Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911), a renowned English botanist and explorer, created this masterpiece as part of his extensive work on molluscs and cephalopods. The octopus, a member of the Cephalopoda class, is depicted with its body curled into a protective ball, revealing the intricate details of its tentacles and eyes. The illustration's vibrant pink colouring adds to the overall allure of the octopus, while the delicate shading and attention to detail highlight the intricacies of its body and tentacles. The artist's skillful use of pencil and watercolour brings out the unique texture and form of the mollusk's body, making it a true work of art. Hooker's illustration provides a detailed and accurate representation of the octopus's anatomy, including its large, expressive eyes and the distinctive suckers on its tentacles. This level of detail was crucial for scientific exploration during the 19th century, as it allowed for a better understanding of the natural world and the classification of new species. Overall, this stunning watercolour illustration by Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker is a testament to the beauty and complexity of the natural world, and a reminder of the important role that scientific exploration and documentation played in advancing our knowledge of the natural world during the 19th century.
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