Metal Print : Torpedine, occhiatella
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Torpedine, occhiatella
Watercolour on card, 1830s by Anne Morshead (fl.1820-30s). Held in the Library and Archives Date: 1830
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Media ID 14239254
© Mary Evans / Natural History Museum
Actinopterygii Bony Fish Fishes Images Of Nature Osteichthyes Perciform Perciformes Ray Finned Fish Watercolor Women Artists Sparidae
20"x16" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the captivating artistry of the past into your modern home with Media Storehouse Metal Prints. Featuring the exquisite watercolour "Torpedine, occhiatella" by Anne Morshead from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, this Metal Print showcases the intricate details and vibrant colors of this 1830s masterpiece. Our high-quality Metal Prints are not only visually stunning but also durable and waterproof, making them perfect for any room in your house. Add a touch of history and elegance to your decor with this beautiful watercolour of a Torpedine shell, available now at Media Storehouse.
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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 watercolor painting, titled "Torpedine, Occhiatella," is a stunning example of the naturalistic artistry of Anne Morshead, an accomplished British watercolorist active during the 1820s and 1830s. Depicting a female Torpedine, or Oblada melanura, this work of art showcases the artist's exceptional skill in capturing the intricate details and vibrant colors of the oblada, a type of bony fish belonging to the perciform order and the family Sparidae. The Torpedine, also known as the Spotted Grunt or the Spotted Drum, is a small, ray-finned fish that is native to the Atlantic and Mediterranean seas. With its distinctive spotted pattern and elongated body, this fish is a popular subject among zoological illustrators of the time. Anne Morshead's masterful use of watercolor techniques brings the Torpedine to life, revealing its delicate scales, subtle textures, and expressive eyes. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the intricate patterns of the fish's spots, which appear almost three-dimensional against the flat background. As a female artist working in the field of zoological illustration during the early 19th century, Morshead's work was groundbreaking. Her contributions to the scientific record of marine life were significant, and her art continues to inspire appreciation for the beauty and diversity of the natural world. This watercolor on card, dated 1830, is a testament to Morshead's artistic talent and her dedication to documenting the natural world. It is a valuable addition to any collection of historical art, natural history, or women's studies, and a reminder of the important role that art has played in advancing scientific knowledge throughout history.
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