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Straight-nosed pipefish and seahorse
Straight-nosed pipefish, Nerophis ophidion, and short-snouted seahorse, Hippocampus hippocampus. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, Augsburg, 1804. Wilhelm (1758-1811) was a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist known as the German Buffon
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Creature Encyclopedia Gottlieb Hippocampus Ichthyology Pipefish Seahorse Tobias Wilhelm
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the wonders of the underwater world into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image features a Straight-nosed Pipefish (Nerophis ophidion) and a Short-snouted Seahorse (Hippocampus hippocampus), beautifully hand-colored from a vintage copperplate engraving by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish. Each print is meticulously reproduced on high-quality canvas, ensuring vibrant colors and stunning detail. Add a touch of marine magic to your living space and relish the beauty of the ocean with every glance.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving, taken from the esteemed Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm, showcases two fascinating marine creatures: the Straight-nosed Pipefish (Nerophis ophidion) and the Short-snouted Seahorse (Hippocampus hippocampus). The image, produced in Augsburg in 1804, is a testament to the meticulous detail and artistry of the time. The Straight-nosed Pipefish, also known as the Longsnouted Pipefish, is a slender, elongated fish with a distinctively straight snout. Its body is adorned with small, dark spots, and it possesses a dorsal fin that runs the entire length of its back. This pipefish is a master of camouflage, blending seamlessly into its rocky, marine environment. The Short-snouted Seahorse, on the other hand, is easily recognizable by its distinctive horse-like head and prehensile tail. Its body is covered in small, tubercle-like structures, providing an excellent surface for the attachment of algae and other organisms. This seahorse is a master of the art of disguise, able to change color to blend in with its surroundings. Wilhelm, a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist, was a prominent figure in the field of ichthyology during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish is considered a seminal work in the study of marine creatures and remains an invaluable resource for researchers and enthusiasts alike. This image of the Straight-nosed Pipefish and Short-snouted Seahorse is a reminder of the beauty and diversity of the marine world and the importance of documenting and preserving it for future generations.
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