Canvas Print : Scorpaena horrida (Synanceia horrida)
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Scorpaena horrida (Synanceia horrida)
Plate 183 - Naturgeschichte der auslõ«ñischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch
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Actinopterygii Bloch Bony Fish Elieser Fishes Marcus Elieser Osteichthyes Ray Finned Fish Rockfish Scorpaena Scorpaenidae Scorpaeniform Scorpaeniformes Scorpion Fish Scorpionfish Stonefish Synanceiidae
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the intriguing underwater world to your home or office with our Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. Feast your eyes on the menacing beauty of the Scorpaena horrida, also known as the Lionfish or Devil's Hogfish, as depicted in this captivating 18th-century illustration from Marcus Elieser Bloch's "Naturgeschichte der auslõ«ñischen Fische." Each print is meticulously reproduced from the original plate at Rights Managed by Mary Evans Prints Online, ensuring the finest detail and vibrant colors. Elevate your space with a touch of historical marine artistry.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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.
Plate 183
EDITORS COMMENTS
of Marcus Elieser Bloch's seminal work, "Naturgeschichte der ausländischen Fische: mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen" (Natural History of Foreign Fishes: With Sixteen and Thirty Copperplates after Originals), features an exquisitely detailed illustration of the Scorpaena horrida, also known as the Stonefish or Synanceia horrida. This remarkable image, captured in the 18th and 19th centuries, showcases the intricate beauty and unique characteristics of this formidable bony fish. The Scorpaena horrida is a member of the Scorpaenidae family, order Scorpaeniformes, and class Actinopterygii. Native to the Indo-Pacific region, this species is renowned for its exceptional camouflage, enabling it to blend seamlessly into its rocky environment. The fish's body is adorned with brownish-gray mottling and warts, making it nearly invisible among the stones. The most striking feature of the Scorpaena horrida is its venomous spines, which it uses to defend itself against predators. The dorsal, pectoral, and anal fins are armed with these sharp, venomous spines, capable of inflicting painful stings on those who come into contact with them. Bloch's illustration accurately depicts the fish's elongated snout, large mouth filled with sharp teeth, and its distinctive, fan-like pectoral fins. The artist's meticulous attention to detail brings the Scorpaena horrida to life, providing a captivating glimpse into the rich and diverse world of underwater creatures that inhabited the oceans during the 18th and 19th centuries. As one of the most comprehensive works on the natural history of fish during this period, Bloch's "Naturgeschichte der ausländischen Fische" remains an essential resource for marine biologists, historians, and anyone with an interest in the natural world. This stunning illustration of the Scorpaena horrida is a testament to the remarkable discoveries and advancements in the field of ichthyology during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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