Tentacle Collection

The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters. An American cartoon from 1882 depicting John Bull (England)
IMPERIALISM CARTOON, 1882. The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters. An American cartoon from 1882 depicting John Bull (England) as the octopus of imperialism grabbing land on every continent

VERNE: 20, 000 LEAGUES. Only one of its arms wriggled in the air, brandishing the victim like a feather. One of Captain Nemos sailors seized by a giant cuttlefish

Octopus
Watercolour 401 by the Port Jackson Painter, from the Watling Collection

Man-of-war fish (Nomeus gronovi) living within deadly tentacles of Portuguese man o war (Physalia physalis), to whose toxin it is ten times more resistant than other fish, at sea surface. Dominica

Snake species
Marine file snake, Chersydrus granulatus, pelagic sea snake, Pelamys bicolor, Lake Taal snake, Hydrophis cyanocinctus, wart snake, Acrochordus javanicus, tentacle snake, Erpeton tentaculatus

The Kraken vs. Sperm Whales, 1900 (litho)
1147337 The Kraken vs. Sperm Whales, 1900 (litho) by Twidle, Arthur (1865-1936); Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; English, out of copyright

Blue-ringed Octopus (Hapalochlaena sp. )
Blue-ringed Octopus (Hapalochlaena sp.)

SEA MONSTER, 19th CENTURY. The legendary Scandinavian sea monster Kraken attacking a ship. Wood engraving, 19th century

ANTI-RUSSIAN MAP, 1904. A Humorous Diplomatic Atlas of Europe and Asia. Japanese propaganda handbill of 1904 portraying Russia as a grasping octopus

Sepia officinalis, cuttlefish, side view

Mimika bobtail squid (Euprymna morsei), Hokkaido, Japan, Pacific Ocean

Giant pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) swimming freely after release from captivity, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

Lucanus cervus, two male Stag Beetles fighting

Unidentified large jellyfish in brash ice, Cierva Cove, Antarctica, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

Belemnotheutis antiquus, squid
A well-preserved Upper Jurassic squid aged 160 million years. This specimen originates from Christian Malford, Wiltshire

Seven squid and octopuses
Tableau 2 from Albertus Sebas Thesaurus, Vol 3, 1759

OCTOPUS. Line engraving

GIANT OCTOPUS. A giant octopus attacking a vessel. Line engraving, French, after a picture in the Church of St. Malo, France, 16th century

False clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) amongst anemone tentacles. Photographed in Misool, Raja Empat, West Papua, Indonesia

Engraving depicting a chrysaora, a genus of jellyfish in the family Pelagiidae, 19th century
5309425 Engraving depicting a chrysaora, a genus of jellyfish in the family Pelagiidae, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a chrysaora, a genus of jellyfish in the family Pelagiidae)

Engraving depicting jellyfish, a soft bodied, free-swimming aquatic animals with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped bell
5309428 Engraving depicting jellyfish, a soft bodied, free-swimming aquatic animals with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped bell and trailing tentacles; (add.info.: Engraving depicting jellyfish)

Engraving depicting a Portuguese man o' war, a marine hydrozoan of the family Physaliidae found in the Atlantic
5309426 Engraving depicting a Portuguese man o' war, a marine hydrozoan of the family Physaliidae found in the Atlantic

The Little Mermaid, "At the mere sight of the bright liquid they drew back in terror", 1911 (pencil)
1128041 The Little Mermaid, "At the mere sight of the bright liquid they drew back in terror", 1911 (pencil, pen & black ink & w/c with scratching out on paper) by Dulac

Jelly
Klaus Tesching

Octopus Mating
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Ilan Ben Tov

Underwater ballet
Robin Wechsler

Octopus Form Box, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Octopus Form Box, Late 19th century

Octopus, early 19th century. Creator: Gyokuzan
Octopus, early 19th century

Cuttlefish and Gorita, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Cuttlefish and Gorita, 1785. Sepia loligo'. Two colour drawings, and a sketch of an octopus-like creature. With inscriptions. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 238

Fighting Orchids, 1917. Creator: Adrianus Johannes Jacobus de Winter
Fighting Orchids, 1917. Janus de Winter raised a furore around 1916 with depictions of his own feelings - sensations - as abstractions

Sea Anemones in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's-Park, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sea Anemones in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's-Park, 1854. Aquatic life at London Zoo. From the...background rises up a tall, massive

Water Dance
Mark Strom

Fig.1.2. Stinging Cubomedusae; F.3.4. Its Long Tentacles; F. 5. Sea Medusae with... 1813
Fig.1.2. Stinging Cubomedusae; F.3.4. Its Long Tentacles; F. 5. Sea Medusae with Long Tentacles; F.6. Curly Fringe of a Large Brazilian Cubomedusae; F.7.Warty Sea Medusae; F.8

Giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) experiencing freedom after release from captivity, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

Lions mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) with feeding tentacles spread swimming in the sun in shallow water. Gulen, Norway. North East Atlantic Ocean

Portuguese Man-of-War (Physalia physalis) close up of tentacles, Sargasso Sea, Bermuda

Sea anemone. Old 19th century Color lithography illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado 1880

Longtail
Alexander Semenov

Compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella) feeding on plankton near surface, Falmouth, English Channel, Cornwall, UK. July

Female Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) drifting in the ocean, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Crystal jellyfish (Aequorea victoria) in deep water, Trondheimsfjord, Norway, Atlantic Ocean

Helmet jellyfish (Periphylla periphylla) drifting in the deep sea, Trondheimsfjord, Norway, Atlantic Ocean

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Harlequin Crab - inside Tube Anemone, Cerianthus sp - Batu Niti Slope dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Harlequin Crab - inside Tube Anemone

Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) female, in mid-water, Hawaii

Historical illustration of Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) Pierre Denys de Montfort engraving from Histoire Naturelle Generale et Particuliere des Mollusques, 1801-1802

Sun / Tube coral (Tubastraea sp) with tentacles extended to catch zooplankton. Gulf of Bohai, Yellow Sea. Penglai / Dengzhou / Tengchow, Yantai, Shandong Province, China

Jewel anemone (Corynactis viridis), North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, May. Small repro only

Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) capturing a pelagic shrimp with long red antennae, in midwater, at night. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines

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"Tentacle: A Symbol of Power, Mystery, and Nature's Intricacies" From ancient times to modern depictions, the tentacle has captivated our imagination with its enigmatic allure. In 1882, an American cartoon portrayed England as the octopus of imperialism, symbolizing its relentless quest for land across continents. This Devilfish in Egyptian waters served as a powerful metaphor for domination. Jules Verne's "20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea" brought forth another image of a wriggling arm brandishing in the air - an eerie reminder of the deep-sea wonders that lay beneath. The octopus became synonymous with mystery and intrigue. But not all they are fearsome; some hold delicate beauty within their grasp. The Blue-ringed Octopus mesmerizes us with its vibrant hues while reminding us of nature's intricate designs. In folklore and mythology alike, we encounter tales of sea monsters like Kraken attacking ships with their massive tentacles. These legends from Scandinavia evoke both fear and fascination as they remind us of humanity's vulnerability against nature's might. Even in political satire, tentacles find their place. An anti-Russian map from 1904 humorously depicts Europe and Asia entangled by Russia's reach - highlighting how power can extend through unseen appendages. Beyond marine creatures, snakes too possess captivating coils that resemble tentacles in their sinuous movements. Their elegance reminds us that even danger can be beautiful. The clash between two giants unfolds when the Kraken battles Sperm Whales in a lithograph from 1900 - showcasing strength locked within each creature’s mighty limbs. Venturing into colder realms brings encounters with mysterious beings like unidentified large jellyfish amidst brash ice in Antarctica’s Cierva Cove. These ethereal creatures embody both fragility and resilience against harsh polar conditions. And let us not forget about squid.