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Poster Print : Common seal and elephant seal
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Common seal and elephant seal
Common seal, Phoca vitulina 1 and northern elephant seal, Mirounga angustirostris 2. Phoque commun, Phoque a trompe (macrorhine). Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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Adolph Casse Common Commun Dhistoire Dictionary Dictionnaire Elephant Felix Edouard Fries Guerin Meneville Naturelle Phoca Pittoresque Seal Trompe Vitulina Angustirostris Mirounga Phoque
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating duo from the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints: the Common Seal and the Northern Elephant Seal. These stunning, high-quality prints, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcase the intriguing beauty of these magnificent marine creatures. The Common Seal, also known as the Harbor Seal or Phoca vitulina, is a small, agile seal with distinctive spotted fur and a round, compact body. On the other hand, the Northern Elephant Seal, Mirounga angustirostris, is the largest species of elephant seal and the heaviest of all seals. With their massive size, long, curved tusks, and distinctive wrinkled skin, they truly live up to their name. These poster prints are perfect for any marine-themed space, and their rights-managed status ensures that you'll be the proud owner of a unique, high-quality piece of artwork.
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 30.3cm x 20.8cm (11.9" x 8.2")
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) orientation to match the source image.
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This handcoloured steel engraving, created by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries for Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville's Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History) published in Paris between 1834 and 1839, showcases two remarkable marine mammals: the Common Seal (Phoca vitulina, also known as the Harp Seal or Grey Seal) and the Northern Elephant Seal (Mirounga angustirostris). The Common Seal, depicted on the left, is a small to medium-sized species, with a streamlined body and a short, rounded snout. The fur on its back is dark brown or grey, while the underbelly is lighter in color. This seal is widely distributed in the North Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans and is known for its agility and ability to hold its breath for extended periods of time. On the right, the Northern Elephant Seal, also known as the northern elephant or big-nosed seal, is the largest species of the earless seal family. As its name suggests, this impressive marine mammal has a long, curved, and prominent nose, which can reach up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) in length. The Northern Elephant Seal is found primarily in the North Pacific Ocean, and is known for its large size, weight, and powerful build. This exquisite engraving not only highlights the physical differences between these two species but also captures their unique characteristics and the intrigue they held for naturalists and explorers of the time. The handcoloured detail adds a touch of artistry to the scientific documentation, making it a beautiful and educational piece for any collection focused on natural history or marine life.
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