Photographic Print : Haustellum haustellum rock snail
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Haustellum haustellum rock snail
Haustellum haustellum rock snail.. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1800
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15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Discover the captivating beauty of the natural world with Media Storehouse's range of Photographic Prints. Our collection includes this exquisite illustration of the Haustellum haustellum rock snail, drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder and handcolored by skilled artisans. Originally published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, this rare and intricately detailed print brings a piece of historical natural history into your home or office. Each print is professionally printed on premium quality archival paper, ensuring lasting vibrancy and clarity. Add this unique work of art to your collection and celebrate the wonders of nature.
High-quality poster prints are available in a range of sizes and are printed on 270 gsm semi-glossy silk finish poster paper. An affordable option for decorating any space, they are perfect for fixing straight onto walls. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 25cm x 37.5cm (9.8" x 14.8")
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 handcolored copperplate engraving, created by the skilled hands of Richard Polydore Nodder and published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany in London, 1800, showcases the intricacies of the Haustellum haustellum rock snail. The Haustellum haustellum, also known as the Pipe Murex or Murex haustellum, is a marine gastropod mollusk that inhabits the rocky shores of the Mediterranean and the eastern Atlantic Ocean. The engraving beautifully captures the snail's unique features, including its elongated, conical shell, which is adorned with intricate, spiraling patterns and delicate, radiating lines. The snail's body, which is visible through the large, translucent aperture of the shell, is shown with its two tentacles extending outwards, sensing the environment around it. The Haustellum haustellum was a subject of great interest to naturalists during the late 18th and early 19th centuries due to its distinctive appearance and intriguing biology. The engraving is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the time, providing a window into the natural history of the past. The Naturalist's Miscellany was a popular and influential publication, featuring a wide range of illustrations of natural history specimens from around the world. This engraving of the Haustellum haustellum is a prime example of the high-quality illustrations that were produced during this period, which continue to fascinate and inspire us today.
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