Metal Print : Various Mollusca and Crustacea species
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Various Mollusca and Crustacea species
Watercolour from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection, c.1820 Date: circa 1820
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Media ID 14238356
© Mary Evans / Natural History Museum
Arthropod Arthropoda Cephalopod Cephalopoda Crustacea Crustacean Decapod Decapoda Hardwicke Lobster Malacostraca Mollusc Mollusca Mollusk Shrimp Squid Teuthida Thomas Hardwicke Collection Invertebrata Loliginidae Loligo
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Bring the beauty of the underwater world into your home with our exquisite Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring Various Mollusca and Crustacea species. These stunning prints, sourced from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection, date back to circa 1820 and are brought to you by Mary Evans Prints Online. Each print is meticulously reproduced in vibrant colors and high resolution on premium metal sheets, ensuring a museum-quality finish. The glossy, water-resistant surface is not only eye-catching but also durable and easy to clean. Add a touch of natural elegance to your living space with these captivating depictions of marine life.
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
This exquisite watercolor print, titled "Various Mollusca and Crustacea," is a stunning representation of marine life from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection, circa 1820. The illustration showcases an intriguing assemblage of mollusks and crustaceans, two major phyla within the vast realm of invertebrates. Mollusks, depicted in the upper half of the print, include a range of cephalopods such as the pencil squid (Loligo) and the common squid (Teuthida), as well as various bivalves and gastropods. The pencil squid, with its delicate arms and ink sac, is a masterpiece of detail, while the common squid's dynamic tentacles and eyes evoke a sense of curiosity and wonder. The lower half of the print is dominated by crustaceans, specifically decapods like lobsters, shrimp, and the enigmatic sea slug, Phyllosoma. The lobster, with its distinctive claws and segmented body, is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing the essence of these fascinating creatures. The shrimp, with their slender bodies and multiple legs, add a sense of movement and energy to the composition. The intricate details and vibrant colors in this watercolor print serve as a window into the rich marine biodiversity of the past. Thomas Hardwicke's collection, which includes this illustration, is a valuable historical record of the natural world, providing insights into the scientific knowledge of the time. This beautiful artwork continues to captivate and inspire, reminding us of the wonders that lie beneath the waves.
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