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Purple sail, Velella velella
Sea raft, by-the-wind sailor, purple sail, little sail, Velella velella. 1, 2. Velella larga, Velella bislunga. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Corsi, drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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Media ID 23387102
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1837 Antoine Common Delle Dictionary Dizionario Echinus Edible Esculentus Florence Francois Gabriel Jussieu Laurent Naturali Pierre Pretre Purple Sail Scienze Stipple Turpin Urchin
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the enchanting underwater world to your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints featuring the captivating image of "Purple Sail, Velella velella" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving, originally published in Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario, showcases the intriguing Velella velella, also known as the by-the-wind sailor or sea raft. With its distinctive purple sail and unique shape, this little sailor gracefully navigates the ocean currents. Our high-quality canvas prints are sure to add an elegant and intriguing touch to any room, making it an exquisite addition to your decor.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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.
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving depicts the Purple Sail, also known as Velella velella or the By-the-wind Sailor, a small, purplish-blue marine organism that resembles a sailboat drifting on the ocean. This engraving is an illustration from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, or Dictionary of Natural Sciences, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The illustration was engraved by Corsi, drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre, and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin. Turpin (1775-1840) was a renowned French botanical illustrator of the 19th century, known for his meticulous attention to detail and exceptional artistic skill. This illustration showcases the intricate textures and colors of the Purple Sail, which is characterized by its sail-like structure that allows it to move with the wind and currents. The Purple Sail is a common marine organism found in the Atlantic and Mediterranean seas. It is not a true sail, but rather a planktonic organism that feeds on other plankton and small organisms. Some species of Velella, such as Velella larga and Velella bislunga, have been reported to be edible and have been consumed in Europe and the Mediterranean. This beautiful and historic illustration provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural world of the past and showcases the exceptional artistry and scientific accuracy of one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century.
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