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Chimaera monstrosa
Plate 124 - Naturgeschichte der ausl䮤 ischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch
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Bloch Chimaera Chondrichthyes Elieser Fishes Marcus Elieser Chimaera Monstrosa Rabbit Fish
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 22.1cm (15.6" x 8.7")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Plate 124" of Marcus Elieser Bloch's "Naturgeschichte der ausländischen Fische" (Natural History of Foreign Fishes), published between 1785 and 1795, features an intricately detailed illustration of the Chimaera monstrosa, also known as the shortnose chimaera or rabbitfish. This remarkable image, captured in the 19th century, showcases the unique features of this chimaeriform fish, which belongs to the Chimaeridae family and the class Chondrichthyes, or cartilaginous fish. The Chimaera monstrosa is characterized by its elongated, eel-like body, large, wing-like pectoral fins, and a distinctive, flat, broad head with two prominent, upward-pointing, rod-like structures, or rostrums, resembling the ears of a rabbit. These structures are used to detect electrical signals from the water, allowing the fish to locate prey. Bloch's illustration accurately depicts these features, providing a valuable record of the Chimaera monstrosa's appearance during a time when exploration and documentation of the natural world were at the forefront of scientific discovery. The meticulous attention to detail in the artwork, with its lifelike colors and textures, highlights the artist's skill and the importance of natural history illustration in the advancement of scientific knowledge. As a member of the Chimaeriformes order, the Chimaera monstrosa is a chimaeroid fish, sharing characteristics with both sharks and rays. Its elongated snout and unique sensory structures set it apart from other fish species, making it a fascinating subject for study and observation. This image, produced during the 19th century by Marcus Elieser Bloch, continues to be an essential resource for marine biologists, natural historians, and anyone with an interest in the wonders of the natural world.
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