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Fine Art Print : Brittle star echinoderm, Ophiomastix annulosa
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Brittle star echinoderm, Ophiomastix annulosa
Brittle star echinoderm, Ophiomastix annulosa, Ophiura annulosa. Ofiura annulosa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Finocchi, drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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Media ID 23387084
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1837 Anemone Antoine Brittle Delle Dictionary Dizionario Echinoderm Florence Francois Gabriel Jussieu Laurent Mediterranean Naturali Pierre Pretre Scienze Stipple Turpin Verde Viridis Actinia Anemonia Sulcata
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the intricate beauty of the ocean with our exquisite Brittle Star echinoderm print from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection. This stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving, taken from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, showcases the captivating details of Ophiomastix annulosa, also known as Ophiura annulosa or Ofiura annulosa. Delicately rendered with exceptional precision, this fine art print is a must-have for marine life enthusiasts, natural history collectors, and those seeking to add a touch of timeless elegance to their home or office decor. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the deep sea with this beautiful and intriguing work of art.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 32.2cm x 53.3cm (12.7" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving depicts the Brittle Star, Ophiomastix annulosa, also known as Ofiura annulosa or Ophiura annulosa. This echinoderm is native to the Mediterranean Sea and is characterized by its long, slender arms, which can be up to twice the length of its body. The arms are covered in tiny, brittle spines that can easily break off, giving the Brittle Star its name. The illustration is taken from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, or Dictionary of Natural Sciences, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The illustration was drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century. Turpin's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate depiction of the Brittle Star's arms, each one adorned with tiny, sulcate (grooved) tubercles and small, greenish-brown anemones, or anemonia, that live symbiotically on the Brittle Star's arms. The Brittle Star is also known as the Snakelocks Star due to the resemblance of its long, waving arms to locks of hair. It is a fascinating and important part of the Mediterranean marine ecosystem, feeding on small invertebrates and playing a role in the food chain as a prey item for larger marine organisms. This beautiful illustration is a testament to the artistry and scientific precision of the time, providing a window into the natural world and the wonders of the sea.
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