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Aquatic Elegance: Brittle Star, Zebra Moray Eel, and Blind Cave Eel, 1845
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About the Item
The engraving illustrates three marine creatures:
1. **Ophiure serpent de mer** - This is likely an ophiuroid, commonly known as a brittle star. These are echinoderms, related to starfish, with long, slender arms that are distinct from the central disc.
2. **Murène zèbre, a. coupe du corps** - This represents a zebra moray eel, known for its strikingly patterned body and elongated shape. Moray eels are a type of fish with a dorsal fin that extends almost the entire length of the body.
3. **Sphagebranchè aveugle, b. tête vue en dessous** - This could refer to a blind cave eel or a similar species, which are characterized by reduced eyes and pigmentation due to living in darkness.
The print itself is part of a series from the 'Dictionnaire Classique des Sciences Naturelles', which aimed to document and illustrate a variety of species for scientific and educational purposes. The hand-coloring adds detail and realism to the creatures, which would have been particularly important for enhancing understanding at a time when color photography was not available.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1845
- Condition:Good. Aged paper with typically warm, yellowish-brown hue. Some soiling or light foxing, due to age and handling. Please study the image carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13261-1361stDibs: LU3054337855242
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