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Fine Art Print : European edible sea urchin, Echinus esculentus
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European edible sea urchin, Echinus esculentus
European edible sea urchin or common sea urchin, Echinus esculentus Echino commestibile. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Corsi, 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 23387098
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1837 Antoine Delle Dictionary Dizionario Echinus Edible Esculentus Florence Francois Heart Jussieu Laurent Naturali Pierre Purpureus Scienze Stipple Turpin Urchin
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the beauty and intrigue of the European Edible Sea Urchin (Echinus esculentus) with our exquisite fine art print from Mary Evans Picture Library. This stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving, taken from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, showcases the intricate details of this fascinating marine creature. Bring the wonders of the deep sea into your home or office with this elegant and captivating 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 32.7cm x 53.3cm (12.9" 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 exquisitely detailed hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving depicts the European Edible Sea Urchin, Echinus esculentus, also known as the Common Sea Urchin. The illustration was created in 1837 as part of Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, or Dictionary of Natural Sciences, published in Florence, Italy. The illustration was drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre and directed by the renowned French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin (1775-1840). The European Edible Sea Urchin is a marine invertebrate that is commonly found in the Atlantic and Mediterranean seas. It is characterized by its round, spiky shell, which protects its internal organs. The sea urchin's heart, located in the center of the image, is surrounded by its five pairs of tube feet, which help it move along the ocean floor. The sea urchin's coloration varies, with the specimen shown here displaying a reddish-purple hue, also known as the Spatangus purpureus or Paonazzo variety. The engraving technique used to create this image, known as stipple engraving, involved the use of a sharp tool to dot the surface of a copper plate with tiny dots of varying sizes and densities. The plate was then inked and pressed onto paper, resulting in a highly detailed and textured image. Turpin was considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century, and his work continues to be admired for its precision and beauty.
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