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Peacock worm, Sabella pavonina, and feather
Peacock worm, Sabella pavonina, and feather duster worm, Bispira volutacornis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1823
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Bertuch Bilderbuch Duster Encyclopedia Feather Friedrich Johann Kinder Peacock Polychaete Worm Pavonina
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Bring the wonders of the deep sea into your home with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the Peacock Worm and Feather Duster Worm. These captivating prints, sourced from the archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, showcase the intricate details of these unique marine creatures. Hand-colored copperplate engravings from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's "Picture Book for Children" transport you back in time, making these prints not only beautiful decorations but also educational treasures. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of the underwater world with our Peacock Worm and Feather Duster Worm Poster Prints.
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 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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1. Title: "Nature's Marvels: A Peacock Worm and Feather Duster Encounter". This image, taken from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's "Bilderbuch fur Kinder" or "Picture Book for Children," published in Weimar, Germany, in 1823, showcases two fascinating marine invertebrates: the Peacock Worm, Sabella pavonina, and the Feather Duster Worm, Bispira volutacornis. The hand-colored copperplate engraving offers a glimpse into the intriguing underwater world, where these creatures thrive. The Peacock Worm, S. pavonina, is a polychaete annelid, characterized by its vibrant coloration and unique appearance. Its body is segmented, and it possesses a long, feathery, infundibular appendage, which resembles a peacock's tail. This appendage is used for filter-feeding, trapping plankton and other food particles from the water. The Feather Duster Worm, B. volutacornis, is also a polychaete annelid, but it is more commonly known for its feathery, fan-like appendages, which resemble feather dusters. These appendages serve as a filtering system, helping the worm to collect food particles from the water. The encounter between these two marine organisms in this illustration highlights the rich diversity of life in the ocean and the intricate beauty of nature. The hand-colored copperplate engraving technique adds an artistic touch, making the image even more captivating for young readers of the time. This image not only served as an educational tool for children but also fueled their curiosity and appreciation for the natural world.
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