Photo Mug : Various Mollusca and Crustacea species
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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
Photo Mug
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, featuring an exquisite watercolor image of "Various Mollusca and Crustacea species" from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection, circa 1820. This stunning design, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the intricate details and vibrant colors of these fascinating marine creatures. Each mug is expertly printed with high-quality, fade-resistant ink to ensure your image remains vivid and clear, making it a unique and eye-catching addition to your daily routine. Perfect for tea or coffee, these mugs are not only beautiful to look at but also practical and durable. Bring a piece of marine history into your home or office with the Media Storehouse Photo Mug.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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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