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Greater argonaut octopus, Argonaut argo
Greater argonaut octopus or paper nautilus, Argonaut argo, female in its shell and without its shell. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842
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Argo Argonaut Bildersaal Friedrich Gallery Georg Greater Naturhistorischer Nautilus Octopus Shell Thierreiches Treitschke Egg Case
10"x8" Photo Print
Discover the enchanting underwater world with our exquisite range of Photographic Prints featuring the Greater Argonaut Octopus, Argonaut argo. This stunning image captures the female octopus both in and out of her unique, paper-like shell, showcasing her intricate details and vibrant colors. Printed from a hand-colored lithograph sourced from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, these prints bring the beauty and mystery of the deep sea right to your home or office. Each print is produced with the highest quality standards, ensuring a long-lasting and captivating addition to your decor. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the ocean with our Greater Argonaut Octopus Photographic Prints.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 25.4cm (7" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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 handcoloured lithograph showcases the Greater Argonaut Octopus, scientifically known as Argonaut argo, in a unique and intriguing presentation. The image features both the female octopus in its intricately designed egg case, or 'paper nautilus,' and without the shell. The Greater Argonaut Octopus is a pelagic species, meaning it lives in the open ocean, and is the only known living octopus that constructs an external egg case. The female octopus is depicted gracefully holding her egg case, which resembles a delicate, translucent, and intricately patterned lantern. The egg case provides protection for the developing embryos and floats on the ocean surface, allowing the eggs to be dispersed by ocean currents. Once the eggs hatch, the tiny octopuses, or 'hatchlings,' will swim away and begin their independent lives. The other side of the lithograph reveals the female octopus without her egg case, displaying her eight arms and two long, retractable feeding tentacles. The Argonaut Octopus is known for its ability to change the color and texture of its skin, making it an elusive and fascinating creature of the deep sea. This stunning handcoloured lithograph was produced by Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, in Leipzig, Germany, in 1842. The meticulous attention to detail and vibrant colors bring the Greater Argonaut Octopus to life, making this a truly remarkable piece of natural history art.
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