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Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus, banded
Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus, banded knifefish, Gymnotus carapo.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G. Pretre, engraved by Massard, directed by Turpin, and published by F. G. Levrault. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephines zoo and later became artist to the Museum of Natural History
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Banded Cloquet Dictionnaire Electric Electricus Electrophorus Gabriel Gymnotus Hippolyte Jussieu Massard Naturelles Pretre Reptile Sciences Stipple Knifefish
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating underwater world with our Fine Art Print of an Electric Eel, Electrophorus electricus, from the Media Storehouse collection. This exquisite print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the intricate details of this fascinating creature in a handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles (1816-1830). The Electric Eel, also known as the Banded Electric Fish, is renowned for its ability to generate electric shocks for hunting and self-defense. Bring the mystery and wonder of the deep into your home or office with this stunning Fine Art Print, available through Rights Managed licensing.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 32.6cm x 53.3cm (12.8" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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 handcolored copperplate stipple engraving depicts the Electric Eel, Electrophorus electricus, in its banded form, also known as the Banded Knifefish or Gymnotus carapo. The image is taken from the "Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles" published by F.G. Levrault between 1816 and 1830. The illustration was painted by Jean Gabriel Pretre, a natural history painter at Empress Josephine's zoo, and later becoming the artist to the Museum of Natural History. The engraving was executed by Massard, under the direction of Turpin. The Electric Eel is a unique and fascinating species of fish, native to the freshwaters of South America. It is the only electric fish that is an eel, and it generates an electric discharge by means of specialized organs called electrocytes, located in its tail. This eel can produce electric shocks of up to 600 volts and 1 ampere, which it uses for hunting, defense, and communication. The bands visible on its body are not scales, but rather rows of small electric organs. This beautiful and intricately detailed engraving captures the Electric Eel's unique features and showcases the exceptional skill of the artist and engraver. The use of handcoloring adds depth and vibrancy to the image, making it a true masterpiece of natural history illustration.
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