Metal Print : Sepiola rondeletii, squid
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Sepiola rondeletii, squid
A glass model of a squid, 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 14238076
© Mary Evans / Natural History Museum
1822 1895 1857 1939 Blaschka Cephalopod Cephalopoda Fragile Leopold Leopold Blaschka Mollusc Mollusca Mollusk Rudolf Rudolf Blaschka Squid Tentacle Teuthida Bobtail Squid Invertebrata Sepiolida Sepiolidae
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Bring the enchanting underwater world into your home with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring Sepiola rondeletii, also known as the Common Dumpling Squid. This stunning image, sourced from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a glass model of this intriguing cephalopod created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late 19th century, now held at the Natural History Museum in London. Our high-quality Metal Prints are not only visually striking but also durable, ensuring your new artwork remains a captivating conversation starter for years to come.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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
1. Title: "A Victorian Marvel: The Glass-Modeled Sepiola Rondeletii Squid by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka at the Natural History Museum, London" 2.. This exquisite glass model of the Sepiola Rondeletii squid, displayed at the Natural History Museum in London, is a testament to the remarkable craftsmanship of Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka. Created in the late 19th century, these intricately detailed models were part of an extensive collection that showcased various marine invertebrates, including cephalopods, mollusks, and other invertebrates. The Blaschka brothers, Leopold (1822-1895) and Rudolf (1857-1939), were renowned for their glass models, which were produced using the "lost wax" technique. Their models were not only visually stunning but also scientifically accurate, making them invaluable educational tools for researchers and students. The Sepiola Rondeletii, also known as the bobtail squid, is a small, elusive cephalopod belonging to the Sepiolidae family. This squid is characterized by its short, fan-like tentacles and its distinctively shaped body. The Blaschka brothers' glass model captures the intricacies of this creature's anatomy with remarkable precision, from its delicate tentacles to its finely detailed eyes. Despite their fragile appearance, these glass models have endured the test of time, remaining a captivating reminder of the Victorian era's fascination with the natural world. The Sepiola Rondeletii squid model, with its glassy, translucent tentacles and lifelike details, continues to captivate visitors to the Natural History Museum, inspiring awe and wonder at the intricacies of the marine world. This model, along with the rest of the Blaschka collection, is a valuable historical artifact that provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing the beauty and diversity of the marine world as it was perceived during the Victorian era.
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