Premium Framed Print : Torpedine, occhiatella
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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
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 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 17x15 inches (431x381mm). 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 18.9cm x 24.4cm (7.4" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with 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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