Giant Octopus Collection

Giant octopus
Plate 26 from Histoire naturelle des Mollusques by Count Georges Louis Leclerc de Buffon, 1805

Struggle between a deep sea diver and a giant octopus (colour litho)
2779476 Struggle between a deep sea diver and a giant octopus (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Struggle between a deep sea diver and a giant octopus)

Giant pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) swimming freely after release from captivity, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

Giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) experiencing freedom after release from captivity, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

Recovering the Stolen Jewel from the Palace of the Dragon King, 1853

Giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) showing arms and suckers, Vernon Rock, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Pacific giant octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) larvae close up, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

The Giant Octopus (engraving)
2781175 The Giant Octopus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Giant Octopus. Illustration for Chatterbox (1894).); © Look and Learn

The Two Men in the Boat began Frantically to Beat and Dig at a Loathsome Object
LLM461411 The Two Men in the Boat began Frantically to Beat and Dig at a Loathsome Object by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Jeweled Chaplet, ca. 1845-46. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
The Jeweled Chaplet, ca. 1845-46

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Sea serpent of Hans Egidius. Hand colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Giant octopus attacking a sailing-ship. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of art in the Church of St Malo, France

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Giant octopus attacking the submarine " Nautilus" in Jules Vernes book, " 10, 000 Leagues under the Sea, " edition of 1873, Paris

Giant Pacific Octopus, North Pacific Giant Octopus -Enteroctopus dofleini-, Sea of Japan, Primorsky Krai, Russia

Giant Pacific octopus or North Pacific giant octopus -Enteroctopus dofleini-, Japan Sea, Primorsky Krai, Russian Federation

Giant octopus, artwork
Giant octopus. Computer artwork of a giant octopus under light rays

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Behold the majestic giant octopus, a creature that has captivated artists and scientists alike. From ancient artwork depicting epic battles to modern-day close-ups of its mesmerizing features, this magnificent cephalopod continues to fascinate us. In "Recovering the Stolen Jewel from the Palace of the Dragon King, 1853, " we witness a legendary encounter between a fearless diver and a colossal giant octopus. The struggle depicted in this color lithograph reminds us of the immense power possessed by these creatures. Moving closer to reality, we explore the Pacific Ocean where the larvae of the giant Pacific octopus thrive. In British Columbia, Canada, their delicate forms are captured up-close in stunning detail. These tiny beings hold within them the potential for greatness as they grow into formidable giants. One such giant Pacific octopus experiences freedom after being released from captivity on Vancouver Island. As it gracefully moves through its natural habitat, we marvel at its arms and suckers reaching out with precision and agility. The eye of this magnificent creature is truly captivating. A detailed shot taken off Vancouver Island reveals intricate patterns and colors that make you wonder about what lies behind those intelligent eyes. Returning to artistic interpretations, an engraving titled "The Giant Octopus" transports us into a world where two men frantically battle against an enormous adversary lurking beneath their boat's surface. This dramatic scene highlights both our fascination with these creatures and our fear of their power. But not all encounters with humans end in conflict; some showcase incredible intelligence instead. Meet Wanda, a captive giant Pacific octopus who astounds visitors at Shaw Center for Salish Sea Aquarium on Vancouver Island by effortlessly untwisting jar caps to access her food inside – proof that these creatures possess remarkable problem-solving abilities.