Metal Print : Sagartia sphyrodeta, sea anemone
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Sagartia sphyrodeta, 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 14238088
© Mary Evans / Natural History Museum
1822 1895 1857 1939 Actiniaria Actiniarian Anemone Anthozoa Anthozoan Blaschka Cnidaria Cnidarian Coelenterata Coelenterate Coral Fragile Hexacorallia Leopold Leopold Blaschka Rudolf Rudolf Blaschka Sagartia Sagartiidae Sagartiogeton Sea Anemone Invertebrata
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring the beauty of the deep sea into your home with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring Sagartia sphyrodeta, the vibrant and intricately detailed sea anemone. This exquisite image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a glass model of the anemone created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late 1800s, now held at the Natural History Museum in London. Our high-quality Metal Prints are not only stunning works of art but also long-lasting, with a durable and waterproof finish that's perfect for any room. Add a touch of underwater wonder to your space with this captivating print.
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.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite glass model of Sagartia sphyrodeta, a sea anemone, is a masterpiece created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late 19th century, currently held at the Natural History Museum in London. The Blaschka brothers, renowned for their exceptional skill in creating realistic glass models of marine life, meticulously crafted this intricate representation of the Sagartia anemone, a member of the Sagartiidae family within the class Anthozoa and phylum Cnidaria. The delicate and fragile nature of real sea anemones, with their tentacles and vibrant colors, posed a significant challenge for the Blaschka brothers. They overcame this by using their innovative techniques to create glass models that not only captured the essence of these marine creatures but also preserved their beauty for generations to come. The Sagartia sphyrodeta, also known as the Long-tentacled Sagartia, is a hexacorallian anemone, meaning it has six tentacles. This particular species is commonly found in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean, living among rocks and corals. The Blaschka model showcases the anemone's unique features, including its elongated tentacles and its distinct coloration. This stunning glass model, a testament to the Blaschka brothers' artistic and scientific achievements, is a valuable addition to the Natural History Museum's extensive collection. It provides a glimpse into the Victorian era's fascination with the natural world and the lengths to which scientists and artists went to preserve and understand it. The model's intricate details and lifelike appearance continue to captivate visitors to this day, making it an essential part of the museum's rich history.
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