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Sun-Fish captured at Catalan Bay, Gibraltar (engraving)
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Sun-Fish captured at Catalan Bay, Gibraltar (engraving)
1613780 Sun-Fish captured at Catalan Bay, Gibraltar (engraving) by Pike, William Henry (1846-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sun-Fish captured at Catalan Bay, Gibraltar. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 June 1872.
W H Prior); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23416566
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Capture Captured Gibraltar Marine Life Catalan Bay Sun Fish Sunfish
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This engraving, titled "Sun-Fish captured at Catalan Bay, Gibraltar" takes us back to the year 1872. The artist behind this masterpiece is William Henry Pike (1846-1908), and it now resides in a private collection. The image transports us to the picturesque Catalan Bay in Gibraltar, where an extraordinary marine spectacle unfolds before our eyes. A massive Sun-Fish dominates the scene, its impressive size and unique shape leaving viewers in awe. This rare creature seems almost otherworldly as it glides through the crystal-clear waters. The illustration was originally created for The Illustrated London News on June 22nd, 1872 by W. H Prior. It beautifully captures the essence of this remarkable event that unfolded off the coast of Gibraltar. Intriguingly, amidst this majestic display of nature's wonders, we catch a glimpse of basking sharks swimming nearby. These gentle giants add another layer of fascination to an already mesmerizing composition. Bridgeman Images has preserved this historical gem from Fine Art Finder's Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection for all art enthusiasts to admire and appreciate today. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of both the beauty and mystery that lie beneath the surface of our vast oceans. It serves as a testament to humanity's ongoing fascination with marine life while also highlighting our responsibility to protect these fragile ecosystems for future generations.
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