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Ostracion cornutus (Lactoria cornuta)
Plate 133 - Naturgeschichte der ausl䮤ischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch
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1800s Actinopterygii Bloch Bony Fish Cowfish Elieser Fishes Lactoria Marcus Elieser Osteichthyes Ostracion Ray Finned Fish Tetraodontiform Tetraodontiformes Boxfish Lactoria Cornuta Longhorn Cowfish Ostraciidae
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 23.2cm (15.6" x 9.1")
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 133 of 'Naturgeschichte der ausländischen Fische' (Natural History of Foreign Fishes), published between 1785 and 1795 by Marcus Elieser Bloch, features an intricately detailed illustration of the Ostracion cornutus, commonly known as the Longhorn Cowfish or Longhorn Boxfish. This beautiful and striking bony fish belongs to the Ostraciidae family, which is characterized by its unique box-shaped body covered in bony plates. The Longhorn Cowfish is a tropical marine fish, found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is easily recognizable by its distinctive long horns, which are actually elongated spines on its head. These horns serve as a defense mechanism against predators. Bloch's illustration captures the fish's vibrant colors and intricate patterns, which vary depending on its environment and mood. The fish is depicted with a yellow body, adorned with black spots and stripes, and a distinctive white band across its eyes. The illustration also shows the fish's small, triangular dorsal fin and its pectoral fins, which are used for swimming. Bloch's 'Naturgeschichte der ausländischen Fische' was a groundbreaking work in the field of ichthyology, featuring over 2,000 illustrations of various fish species. The work was widely regarded for its high-quality illustrations, which were produced using the latest techniques of the time. This plate, in particular, showcases the exceptional skill and attention to detail of Bloch and his team of artists and engravers. The Longhorn Cowfish remains a popular subject in marine biology and aquarium hobbyists today, and this illustration continues to be a valuable historical record of this fascinating and beautiful fish species.
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