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Giant octopus
Plate 26 from Histoire naturelle des Mollusques by Count Georges Louis Leclerc de Buffon, 1805
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18th Century Attack Buffon Cephalopod Cephalopoda Colossal Creature Giant Mollusc Mollusca Mollusk Monster Octopoda 1707 1788 Enteroctopus Giant Octopus Invertebrata
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Giant Octopus Poster Print from Media Storehouse, an exquisite addition to any marine-themed space. This stunning image, sourced from the esteemed archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, is taken from Plate 26 of "Histoire naturelle des Mollusques" by Count Georges Louis Leclerc de Buffon, published in 1805. Behold the majesty of this enigmatic cephalopod as it gracefully unfurls its tentacles, revealing the intricate detail and vibrant colors that have made this print a timeless treasure. Bring the mystery of the deep into your home or office with this mesmerizing Giant Octopus Poster Print from Media Storehouse.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.3cm (8" x 11.9")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Plate 26 from Histoire naturelle des Mollusques by Count Georges Louis Leclerc de Buffon (1707-1788): A Giant Octopus in Action This stunning 18th-century illustration, Plate 26 from Count Georges Louis Leclerc de Buffon's Histoire naturelle des Mollusques, depicts a colossal octopus in the midst of an attack. The giant cephalopod, a member of the order Octopoda and the family Enteroctopodidae, is shown with its eight long, powerful arms fully extended, reaching out to grasp a small boat. The massive creature's large, expressive eye gazes intently at its prey, adding to the sense of drama and intensity in the scene. Buffon's Histoire naturelle des Mollusques was a groundbreaking work that documented the natural history of mollusks, a diverse group of invertebrates that includes snails, clams, and squid. Published between 1748 and 1788, the work was one of the most comprehensive and accurate records of mollusks available at the time, and it helped to advance scientific understanding of these fascinating creatures. The illustration of the giant octopus is particularly noteworthy for its vivid detail and lifelike quality. The artist has captured the fluid, sinuous movements of the octopus's arms and the intricate textures of its skin, bringing the creature to life on the page. The depiction of the octopus attacking a boat adds a sense of excitement and adventure to the image, making it a captivating and enduring work of natural history art. Despite the passage of time, Buffon's illustration of the giant octopus remains a testament to the beauty and mystery of the natural world. Its intricate details and lifelike quality continue to captivate and inspire, reminding us of the wonders that lie beneath the surface of the sea.
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