Greetings Card : Aurelia aurita, jellyfish
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Aurelia aurita, jellyfish
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London
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Media ID 14237936
© Mary Evans / Natural History Museum
1822 1895 1857 1939 Aurelia Aurita Blaschka Cnidaria Cnidarian Coelenterata Coelenterate Fragile Hydrozoa Hydrozoan Jelly Jelly Fish Jellyfish Leopold Leopold Blaschka Medusa Jellyfish Medusozoa Rudolf Rudolf Blaschka Scyphozoa Scyphozoan Tentacle True Jellyfish Invertebrata Semaeostomeae Ulmaridae
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Brighten someone's day with a splash of underwater wonder from our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection. Featuring the ethereal beauty of Aurelia aurita, the Moon Jellyfish, as captured in a glass model created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late 19th century at the Natural History Museum, London. Each card showcases high-quality, rights-managed imagery from Mary Evans Prints Online, bringing a touch of the ocean's magic right to your doorstep. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or just to say 'hello,' these cards are sure to leave a lasting impression.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite glass model of Aurelia aurita, commonly known as the mauve stinger jellyfish, is a stunning creation by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka, two renowned nineteenth-century naturalists. Housed at the Natural History Museum in London, this intricate work of art was produced between 1857 and 1939 by the father-and-son team, who were renowned for their meticulous attention to detail and their ability to capture the beauty of marine life in glass. Aurelia aurita is a type of jellyfish belonging to the class Cnidaria, and more specifically, to the subclass Hydrozoa and the order Scyphozoa. This particular jellyfish is also known as a medusa, and it is characterized by its bell-shaped body and long, trailing tentacles. The Blaschkas' model accurately depicts the delicate, translucent bell and the graceful, undulating tentacles that can reach up to 2 meters in length. The Blaschkas' glass models were not only works of art but also essential tools for scientific research during the Victorian era. These models allowed scientists to study the anatomy and behavior of marine organisms in great detail, as they could be preserved and examined up close without the need for live specimens. Despite their delicate appearance, jellyfish are actually quite resilient and adaptable creatures. They are invertebrates, meaning they lack a backbone, and they belong to the phylum Cnidaria, which also includes corals and sea anemones. The name Aurelia aurita means "golden-rimmed Aurelia," referring to the golden coloration around the edge of the jellyfish's bell. Today, the Blaschkas' glass models continue to inspire awe and fascination, serving as a testament to the natural world's beauty and the ingenuity of those who seek to understand it. The Aurelia aurita model is a particular favorite among visitors to the Natural History Museum, reminding us of the wonders that lie beneath the waves and the importance of preserving and celebrating the natural world.
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