Poster Print : Osmerus eperlanus, or European Smelt
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Osmerus eperlanus, or European Smelt
Osmerus eperlanus, or European Smelt, of the Osmeridae family. Date: 1865
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Media ID 14229470
© The Sharp Illustration Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Osmerus eperlanus, or European Smelt, poster print from our Media Storehouse collection. This exquisite image, dating back to 1865, showcases the delicate beauty of this small fish from the Osmeridae family. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, this poster print is a must-have for aquarium enthusiasts, marine biology enthusiasts, or anyone with an appreciation for the natural world. Bring the mystery and allure of the deep blue sea into your home or office with this stunning, vintage-inspired print. Order yours today and let the wonder of the underwater world come to life!
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 84.6cm x 43cm (33.3" x 16.9")
Estimated Product Size is 84.6cm x 59.6cm (33.3" x 23.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image, dated 1865, showcases the exquisite beauty of the European Smelt (Osmerus eperlanus), a small, silver-scaled fish native to the cold, nutrient-rich waters of the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. A member of the Osmeridae family, the European Smelt is an essential component of the marine ecosystem and has been a subject of fascination for naturalists and scientists for centuries. The European Smelt is a pelagic fish, meaning it lives in the open water column, and is anadromous, meaning it spends most of its life in the sea but returns to freshwater to spawn. This fish is characterized by its elongated, slender body, which can grow up to 30 centimeters in length, and its distinctive, golden-green coloration. The European Smelt was a popular subject of study during the Victorian era, a time when the natural world was being explored and documented with great enthusiasm. This print, produced in the 1860s, is a testament to the fascination and appreciation for the natural world that characterized the era. The intricate details of the fish's scales and fins are beautifully rendered, highlighting the artist's skill and attention to detail. The European Smelt plays a vital role in the food chain, serving as both predator and prey. Its small size and delicate structure make it a favorite food source for larger fish and marine mammals, while its agility and speed make it an effective predator of plankton and other small organisms. Today, the European Smelt continues to be an important species in the marine ecosystem, and efforts are being made to protect it from overfishing and other threats. This stunning print serves as a reminder of the beauty and importance of the natural world and the role that small, seemingly insignificant creatures play in the larger ecosystem.
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