Embossed horn shell, Globosa or Tun

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Embossed horn shell, Globosa or Tun

Embossed horn shell, Globosa or Tun.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or, Complete Cabinet of the Curiosities and Beauties of Nature (1798-1802) published by Harrison, London

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Embossed Georg Horn Knorr Naturalist Pocket Shell Wolfgang Globosa

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This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving showcases an Embossed Horn Shell, also known as a Globosa or Tun shell. The intricately detailed illustration, taken from The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine; or, Complete Cabinet of the Curiosities and Beauties of Nature, published by Harrison in London between 1798 and 1802, offers a captivating glimpse into the natural world of the past. The Embossed Horn Shell is a type of large, marine bivalve mollusk, characterized by its distinctive, embossed surface texture. The shell's shape is globose, or spherical, with a smooth, pearly inner surface. The outer surface, as depicted in this illustration, is covered in intricate patterns and ridges, resembling the texture of embossed leather or horn. The illustration was produced using the copperplate engraving technique, a popular method for creating detailed and accurate images during the 18th and 19th centuries. The process involved creating a design on a copper plate, which was then covered in a thin layer of wax. The design was then incised into the plate, leaving the wax-covered areas untouched. The plate was then inked and wiped, and the ink adhered only to the incised lines. Paper was then pressed onto the plate, transferring the ink and creating the final image. This illustration is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and scientific accuracy that characterized natural history publications of the time. The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine was a popular and influential publication, providing a wide range of information on natural history, geology, and other scientific topics. The Embossed Horn Shell illustration, with its intricate detail and beautiful handcoloring, is a striking example of the high-quality images that were produced for these publications.

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