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Sea spiders, Nymphon gracile, Nymphon hirtum
Sea spiders, Nymphon gracile, Nymphon hirtum (Nymphum femoratum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany, McMillan, London, 1815
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Creature Elford Leach Miscellany Nodder Polydore Spiders Zoological Gracile
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating underwater world with our Fine Art Prints of Sea Spiders from Media Storehouse. Featuring intricately detailed hand-colored copperplate engravings of Nymphon gracile and Nymphon hirtum (also known as Nymphon femoratum) by renowned naturalist William Elford Leach and master engraver Richard Polydore Nodder. These exquisite prints, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offer a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the ocean. Bring a piece of marine history into your home or office and add an element of natural beauty to your space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 34.1cm x 53.3cm (13.4" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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.
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving, drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder, showcases two intriguing species of sea spiders: Nymphon gracile and Nymphon hirtum, with a possible identification of Nymphum femoratum in the background. The image is taken from William Elford Leach's Zoological Miscellany, published in London in 1815 by McMillan. Sea spiders, despite their name, are not true spiders, but rather a diverse group of marine arthropods. They belong to the class Pycnogonida and are characterized by their long, slender legs and elongated bodies. Nymphon gracile and Nymphon hirtum are both small sea spiders, with Nymphon gracile reaching up to 2 centimeters in length and Nymphon hirtum growing slightly larger. Their slender legs, adorned with tiny hairs, allow them to move gracefully through the water. The presence of Nymphum femoratum in the background is less certain, as the identification is not explicitly stated in the original publication. However, it is possible that Nodder included this species as an additional illustration due to its similarities with the other two. This exquisite engraving provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural world of the early 19th century and the meticulous work of naturalists and illustrators during that time. The delicate handcolouring adds depth and vibrancy to the intricate lines of the engraving, making it a true masterpiece of scientific illustration.
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