Fine Art Print : Zebra moray eel, Gymnomuraena zebra
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Zebra moray eel, Gymnomuraena zebra
Zebra moray eel, Gymnomuraena zebra.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1797
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating underwater world with our exquisite Zebra Moray Eel Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This stunning handcolored copperplate engraving, originally published in The Naturalist's Miscellany in 1797, showcases the intricate details of this unique and intriguing creature. The Zebra Moray Eel, Gymnomuraena zebra, is known for its distinctive stripes and elongated body. Bring the beauty of the ocean into your home or office with this beautiful and authentic work of art. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online.
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 33.2cm x 53.3cm (13.1" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning handcolored copperplate engraving showcases the intricate details of a Zebra Moray Eel, Gymnomuraena zebra, a unique and captivating marine creature. The image is taken from "The Naturalist's Miscellany," a seminal work in the field of zoology and natural history published in London in 1797 by George Shaw and Frederick Nodder. The Zebra Moray Eel is a masterpiece of nature's design, with its elongated body and distinctive stripes. Moray eels are known for their serpentine shape and are often found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world. They are expert ambush predators, lying in wait in crevices and caves for unsuspecting prey. This exquisite engraving captures the eel's intricate scales, which are arranged in a zebra-like pattern, giving it its common name. The eel's large, expressive eyes and sharp teeth are also clearly visible, adding to its intimidating yet beautiful appearance. The Naturalist's Miscellany was a groundbreaking publication that brought together a wide range of natural history subjects, from botany and zoology to geology and mineralogy. Shaw and Nodder's meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy made it an essential resource for scientists, collectors, and natural history enthusiasts of the time. This Zebra Moray Eel engraving is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world, as well as the skill and artistry of the natural history illustrators of the late 18th century. It remains an important historical document and a source of inspiration for generations of naturalists and artists to come.
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