Cuttle Fish Collection

VERNE: 20, 000 LEAGUES, 1870. One of Captain Nemos sailors seized by a giant cuttlefish. Wood engraving after a drawing by Alphonse de Neuville from an 1870 edition of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under

SEA MONSTER, 19th CENTURY. The legendary Scandinavian sea monster Kraken attacking a ship. Wood engraving, 19th century

Broadclub cuttlefish
Male broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) displaying threat colouration to another male (not seen). The bands of black and white are used to intimidate other males during the breeding season

Gigantic "Cuttle-fish"hooked by the French Steamer "Alecton"in the coast off Tenerife in 1861
473212 Gigantic " Cuttle-fish" hooked by the French Steamer " Alecton" in the coast off Tenerife in 1861, 1881 (litho) by British School

Pterodactyls, Long-Necked Sea-Lizard, Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus, Length 22 feet, Cuttle-Fish or Belemnite (litho)
5209898 Pterodactyls, Long-Necked Sea-Lizard, Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus, Length 22 feet, Cuttle-Fish or Belemnite (litho) by European School

A monster of the deep (engraving)
736168 A monster of the deep (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A monster of the deep; A cuttle-fish among the bathers; from The Days Doings)

Head and Tentacles of a Giant Calamary found off Newfoundland (engraving)
2791379 Head and Tentacles of a Giant Calamary found off Newfoundland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boats of Venice (litho)
1055888 Boats of Venice (litho) by Tidmarsh, Henry Edward (1855-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boats of Venice. Illustration for The Graphic)

Visit of the Shah of Persia (engraving)
1620813 Visit of the Shah of Persia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the Shah of Persia)

VERNE: 20, 000 LEAGUES. A giant octopus attacking the submarine vessel Nautilus. Wood engraving after a drawing by Alphonse de Neuville from an 1870 edition of Jules Vernes Twenty Thousand Leagues

Internal Shell of Cuttle-fish

Suckers of Cuttle-fish

Cuttle-fish

Large cuttle fish at the Aquarium, Dimaniyat Islands, Gulf of Oman, Oman, Middle East

Cuttlefish, Agincourt Reef, Great Barrier Reef, North Queensland, Australia

Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus), Pristine Scuba Diving at Tukang Besi / Wakatobi Archilpelago
Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus), Pristine Scuba Diving at Tukang Besi/Wakatobi Archilpelago Marine Preserve, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, S.E. Asia

Indonesia. Giant Cuttlefish (Sepia apama)

GIANT CUTTLEFISH, 1860. Giant cuttlefish attacking a vessel in the Indian Ocean. Wood engraving, 1860

GIANT CUTTLEFISH. Sailors of the French corvette Alecton harpooning a monster cuttlefish off the coast of Madeira. Wood engraving, late 19th century

SEA MONSTER. Sailors of the French corvette Alecton harpooning a monster cuttlefish off the coast of Madeira. Wood engraving, late 19th century

Cuttlefish pots on quayside, West Bay, Dorset, England, january

Broadclub Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) adult pair, mating, Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Pfeffer's Flamboyant Cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) close-up of eggs with developing young, Lembeh Island, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Broadclub Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) adult, feeding, with tentacles extended, Siamil Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Common Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) cuttlebone, washed up on sandy beach, Whitecliff Bay, Isle of Wight, England, june

Mating pharaoh cuttlefish
Pharaoh cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) mating. The male at centre is protecting the egg-laying female (below) from a rival male (above). The dark stripes and raised arms are threat displays

Young papuan cuttlefish (Sepia papuensis). Cuttlefish have or contracting pigment cells called chromatophores that allow it to change colour according to its surroundings

Giant cuttlefish mating
Giant cuttlefish (Sepia apama) mating. During copulations the male places his spermatophore (a capsule containing sperm cells) in a pouch under the females mouth

Giant cuttlefish fighting
Giant cuttlefish (Sepia apama) males fighting during the breeding season. This cuttlefish inhabits coastal waters around southern Australia

Giant cuttlefish in display combat
Giant cuttlefish (Sepia apama) in display combat over a female (foreground). The giant cuttlefish is native to southern Australia and it is the worlds largest cuttlefish species

Giant cuttlefish males fighting
Giant cuttlefish (Sepia apama) males fighting. The giant cuttlefish is native to southern Australia and it is the worlds largest cuttlefish species

Giant cuttlefish
Male giant cuttlefish (Sepia apama) competing for an egg-laying female (bottom right). Photographed in Spencer Gulf, Whyalla, Australia

Broadclub cuttlefish about to lay eggs
Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) female preparing to lay eggs in fire coral (Millepora sp.). The eggs harden after they are laid

Male pharaoh cuttlefish fighting
Male pharaoh cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) fighting during breeding season. This cuttlefish feeds on crustaceans. It changes its colour according to its surroundings by dilating or contracting pigment

Giant cuttlefish couple
Giant cuttlefish (Sepia apama) couple. The larger male is guarding the female from rival males as she lays eggs. This cuttlefish inhabits coastal waters around southern Australia

Broadclub cuttlefish laying eggs
Female broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) laying eggs in fire coral. Photographed in Indonesia

Broadclub cuttlefish mating
Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) mating. After mating, the female lays numerous eggs in individual egg cases, attached to plants, rocks or corals

Broadclub cuttlefish and diver
Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) being watched by a scuba diver. Cuttlefish can rapidly change the colour of their skin by dilating or contracting pigment cells called chromatophores

Male broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) in its courting colours. This cuttlefish feeds on crustaceans. It changes its colour according to its surroundings by dilating or contracting pigment cells

Pharaoh cuttlefish reproduction
Pharaoh cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) reproduction. Male pharaoh cuttlefish (bottom) protecting a female (top) while she lays her eggs

Pharaoh cuttlefish
Male pharaoh cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) raising his arms and displaying threat colouration to ward off another male (left)

Orthoceras fossils
The orthoceras fossils in this piece of black Moroccan limestone come from a species of extinct marine cephalopods known as orthocone nautiloids

Flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) on the sea floor. Cuttlefish feed on small molluscs, crabs, shrimp and fish by rapidly striking out with a pair of tentacles

Common cuttlefish Sepiida
Common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) A cuttlefish is a carnivorous marine mollusc. It lives on the seabed and feeds at night on other small molluscs, as well as crustaceans and sometimes fish

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"Unveiling the Mysterious World of Cuttlefish: From Jules Verne's Captivating Tales to Gigantic Encounters" Dive into the depths of the ocean and discover the enigmatic world of cuttlefish, as depicted in Jules Verne's timeless classic "20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea. " In an unforgettable scene, one of Captain Nemo's sailors is seized by a colossal cuttlefish, leaving readers spellbound. This wood engraving by Alphonse de Neuville captures the intensity and awe-inspiring nature of this encounter. But tales of these mesmerizing creatures don't end there. Legends from centuries past recount sightings of sea monsters like Kraken attacking ships with their immense power. A 19th-century wood engraving brings this Scandinavian sea monster to life, showcasing its terrifying presence. Amongst these legends lies a real-life wonder - the broadclub cuttlefish. With its unique appearance and captivating colors, it leaves us marveling at nature's artistry. Its existence serves as a reminder that reality can be just as extraordinary as fiction. In 1861 off Tenerife's coast, French steamer "Alecton" hooked a gigantic "cuttle-fish, " further fueling our fascination with these mysterious creatures. The lithograph from 1881 immortalizes this remarkable event for generations to come. Travel back in time through lithographs depicting ancient marine life such as pterodactyls soaring above long-necked sea-lizards and giant calamaries lurking beneath Newfoundland waters. These illustrations transport us to an era when unimaginable creatures roamed our oceans. As we explore further into their world, we witness Venice's iconic boats gliding gracefully across serene waters while fishermen search for bountiful catches that may include elusive cuttlefish hiding within their midst. These intelligent beings have even captivated royalty.