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Humboldt squid, Dosidicus gigas
Humboldt squid, Dosidicus gigas (Balloon cuttlefish, Sepia tunicata). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1802
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Balloon Cuttlefish Frederick Giant Gigas Humboldt Miscellany Naturalists Nodder Polydore Sepia Shaw Squid Tunicata
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Brighten someone's day with the captivating underwater world of the Humboldt squid, also known as Dosidicus gigas or the Balloon Cuttlefish. Our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards feature an exquisite illustration of this elusive deep-sea creature, drawn and engraved by the talented Richard Polydore Nodder. Express your thoughts with a splash of oceanic wonder and surprise. Perfect for marine enthusiasts, biology lovers, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the natural world. Send a wave of excitement with our Humboldt squid greeting card.
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.
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by the skilled hands of Richard Polydore Nodder, showcases two fascinating cephalopods: the Humboldt squid, Dosidicus gigas, and the Balloon cuttlefish, Sepia tunicata. The Humboldt squid, also known as the "devilfish," is a large, elongated cephalopod found in the eastern Pacific Ocean. With its large eyes and long, slender arms, it is a formidable and enigmatic creature of the deep. The Balloon cuttlefish, or Sepia tunicata, is a smaller, more delicate cephalopod, known for its ability to change color and texture to blend in with its surroundings. The intricate details of this illustration, published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany in 1802, provide a window into the natural history of these fascinating creatures. The Humboldt squid is depicted with its arms outstretched, revealing the distinctive pattern of its suckers, while the Balloon cuttlefish is shown inflating its body to resemble a floating piece of seaweed. The delicate shading and precise lines of the engraving bring these creatures to life, capturing their unique beauty and intrigue. The Naturalist's Miscellany was a popular scientific journal of the time, dedicated to the publication of high-quality illustrations and descriptions of natural history specimens. This illustration of the Humboldt squid and Balloon cuttlefish is a testament to the importance of natural history in the early 19th century, and a reminder of the enduring fascination that these creatures continue to hold for scientists, artists, and the public alike.
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