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Fine Art Print : Peacock worm, Sabella pavonina, and feather
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Peacock worm, Sabella pavonina, and feather
Peacock worm, Sabella pavonina, and feather duster worm, Bispira volutacornis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1823
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Bertuch Bilderbuch Duster Encyclopedia Feather Friedrich Johann Kinder Peacock Polychaete Worm Pavonina
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the mesmerizing underwater world with our Fine Art Print of a Peacock Worm, Sabella pavonina, and its accompanying feather, beautifully captured in this hand-colored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Picture Book for Children. This exquisite print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the vibrant colors and intricate details of this unique marine creature, adding an enchanting touch to any room. With its resemblance to a peacock's tail, the Peacock Worm is a fascinating addition to your collection of fine art prints, bringing a splash of natural beauty into your home.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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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1. Title: "Nature's Marvels: A Peacock Worm and Feather Duster Encounter". This image, taken from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's "Bilderbuch fur Kinder" or "Picture Book for Children," published in Weimar, Germany, in 1823, showcases two fascinating marine invertebrates: the Peacock Worm, Sabella pavonina, and the Feather Duster Worm, Bispira volutacornis. The hand-colored copperplate engraving offers a glimpse into the intriguing underwater world, where these creatures thrive. The Peacock Worm, S. pavonina, is a polychaete annelid, characterized by its vibrant coloration and unique appearance. Its body is segmented, and it possesses a long, feathery, infundibular appendage, which resembles a peacock's tail. This appendage is used for filter-feeding, trapping plankton and other food particles from the water. The Feather Duster Worm, B. volutacornis, is also a polychaete annelid, but it is more commonly known for its feathery, fan-like appendages, which resemble feather dusters. These appendages serve as a filtering system, helping the worm to collect food particles from the water. The encounter between these two marine organisms in this illustration highlights the rich diversity of life in the ocean and the intricate beauty of nature. The hand-colored copperplate engraving technique adds an artistic touch, making the image even more captivating for young readers of the time. This image not only served as an educational tool for children but also fueled their curiosity and appreciation for the natural world.
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