Fine Art Print : Physalia physallis, Portuguese man-of-war
Fine Art Prints From Mary Evans Picture Library
Physalia physallis, Portuguese man-of-war
Portuguese man-of-war painting by Pieter de Bevere. From the Loten Collection (dated 1754-57) held at the Natural History Museum, London
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 8607492
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10710060
1722 C1781 18th Century Cnidaria Cnidarian Coelenterata Coelenterate Hydrozoa Hydrozoan Jelly Jelly Fish Jellyfish Leptolida Leptolina Leptolinae Loten Man Of War Medusa Jellyfish Medusozoa Physalia Physaliidae Invertebrata Physalia Physalis Pieter Cornelius De Bevere
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the mesmerizing beauty of the natural world with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image of the Portuguese man-of-war, Physalia physallis, showcases the intricate details and vibrant colors of this fascinating marine creature. Originally captured in the 18th century by Pieter de Bevere from the Loten Collection at the Natural History Museum in London, this timeless masterpiece is now available as a high-quality print for your home or office. Each print is produced using archival-quality materials to ensure longevity and vibrancy, making it a true work of art that you can enjoy for years to come.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.9cm x 50.8cm (14.5" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning 18th-century illustration by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere depicts the enigmatic and fascinating Portuguese man-of-war, Physalia physalis. The Portuguese man-of-war is not a true jellyfish but rather a colonial hydrozoan, belonging to the class Hydrozoa and order Physaliidae. This complex organism is composed of a floating colony of polyps, known as the float, which is topped by a large, translucent sail-like structure called the pneumatophore. The man-of-war's tentacles, which can reach up to 30 feet (9 meters) in length, are not part of the main organism but rather specialized feeding polyps called leptocodia or leptolinae. The Portuguese man-of-war is native to tropical and subtropical waters around the world and is infamous for its painful sting, which can cause severe pain and even death in humans. The tentacles are armed with tiny, harpoon-like structures called nematocysts, which inject venom into their prey. The man-of-war feeds primarily on plankton and small fish. This exquisite painting, part of the Loten Collection held at the Natural History Museum in London, dates from 1754-57. The intricate details and vibrant colors showcase the beauty and complexity of this remarkable marine organism. Pieter Cornelius de Bevere (1683-1752) was a renowned Dutch botanical and zoological illustrator, whose work was widely published in Europe during the 18th century. His illustrations of various marine species, including the Portuguese man-of-war, were highly regarded for their accuracy and artistic merit.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
