Poster Print : Eledone cirrhosa, Curled Octopus
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Eledone cirrhosa, Curled Octopus
Illustration from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection, marked Sepia octopodia
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Media ID 14238352
© Mary Evans / Natural History Museum
Cephalopod Cephalopoda Cuttlefish Hardwicke Mollusc Mollusca Mollusk Octopod Octopoda Octopus Sepia Sepiida Sepiidae Side View Tentacle Thomas Hardwicke Collection Invertebrata Octopodidae
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Bring the wonder of the deep sea into your home with our exquisite Eledone cirrhosa, Curled Octopus poster print. This stunning image, sourced from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the intricate details and beauty of this curled octopus in sepia tones. With its delicate arms curled around itself, this poster is a captivating addition to any room, evoking a sense of mystery and wonder. Our high-quality poster prints are produced using vibrant, fade-resistant inks and heavyweight paper, ensuring your new artwork will last for years to come.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
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 illustration showcases the Curled Octopus, Eledone cirrhosa, a fascinating cephalopod belonging to the Octopodidae family. The Curled Octopus, also known as the Horned Octopus or the Sepiid Octopus, is a small, intricately designed mollusk, measuring up to 20 centimeters in length. The side view of this image reveals the octopus's unique features, including its elongated arms, each adorned with two rows of suckers, and its distinctively curled arms, which it uses as a defensive mechanism. The octopus's body is covered in a smooth, brownish-red skin, and it has two small, horn-like projections on either side of its head. This illustration is part of the Thomas Hardwicke Collection, marked "Sepia octopodia," which showcases a diverse range of octopus species. Hardwicke, a renowned naturalist and collector, amassed an impressive collection of natural history specimens and illustrations during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The Curled Octopus is a deep-sea dweller, inhabiting the Atlantic and Indian Oceans at depths of up to 3000 meters. Its elusive nature and unique appearance have long intrigued marine biologists and natural historians, making this illustration a valuable addition to any collection focused on marine life or the history of natural history. The intricate details and lifelike quality of this illustration are a testament to the skill and artistry of the illustrator, who expertly captured the essence of this enigmatic creature. This image offers a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the deep sea and the fascinating world of cephalopods, providing a captivating addition to any display or study of marine life or natural history.
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