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Bunodes ballii, sea anemone
A glass model of a sea anemone, 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 14238146
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1822 1895 1857 1939 Actiniaria Actiniarian Actiniidae Anemone Anthozoa Anthozoan Ballii Blaschka Bunodes Cnidaria Cnidarian Coelenterata Coelenterate Coral Fragile Hexacorallia Leopold Leopold Blaschka Rudolf Rudolf Blaschka Sea Anemone Invertebrata
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring the wonders of the deep into your home with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring the enchanting Bunodes ballii, or Blaschka Sea Anemone. This exquisite sea anemone, captured in stunning detail from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, is a testament to the beauty and intricacy of marine life. The Blaschka Sea Anemone, a glass model created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late 19th century, now held at the Natural History Museum in London, inspires our Metal Prints. Each print is meticulously crafted using high-quality metal and vibrant inks, ensuring a long-lasting and eye-catching addition to any room. Immerse yourself in the underwater world and add a touch of natural wonder to your décor with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "A Victorian Marvel: The Glass-Crafted Bunodes Ballii Sea Anemone by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka at the Natural History Museum, London" This image showcases a glass-modeled Bunodes Ballii sea anemone, meticulously crafted by the renowned father-and-son duo, Leopold (1822-1895) and Rudolf Blaschka (1857-1939), during the late 19th century. Housed at the esteemed Natural History Museum in London, this intricate masterpiece is a testament to their extraordinary skills in glassmaking and natural history. The Blaschka brothers were renowned for their lifelike glass models of various marine organisms, including this exquisite representation of Bunodes Ballii, a species of sea anemone belonging to the Actiniaria order. The model's delicate, translucent tentacles and vibrant colors accurately depict the anemone's natural appearance, providing an authentic representation of this fragile and fascinating invertebrate. The Bunodes Ballii sea anemone, also known as the "Glass Sea Anemone," is an anthozoan, a type of cnidarian, and a member of the Actiniidae family. Its hexacorallian structure is characterized by its six-fold radial symmetry, making it a common feature among other sea anemones and corals. Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka's glass models were not only admired for their aesthetic appeal but also for their educational significance. These models served as valuable teaching tools for students and researchers, providing an up-close and detailed look at various marine organisms that were otherwise difficult to study due to their delicate nature or inaccessibility. This glass model of Bunodes Ballii sea anemone stands as a testament to the Blaschka brothers' unwavering dedication to natural history and their innovative approach to scientific education. It remains an essential part of the Natural History Museum's extensive collection, continuing to inspire awe and fascination among visitors and researchers alike.
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