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Norway king crab or northern stone crab, Lithodes maja
Norway king crab or northern stone crab, Lithodes maja. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare, or little known animal subjects, London, 1804
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Cancer Crab Figures Maja Miscellany Norway Rare Sowerby Subjects
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring the underwater wonders of the Arctic to your home or office with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the Norway King Crab or Northern Stone Crab, Lithodes maja. These exquisite prints, sourced from the archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, showcase the intricate details of this magnificent crab in a hand-colored copperplate engraving from The British Miscellany. Add an element of natural beauty and intrigue to any space with this captivating and authentic representation of the Arctic's rich marine life.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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 stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the Norway King Crab or Northern Stone Crab, Lithodes maja, a large and impressive marine crustacean native to the North Atlantic and Arctic seas. The crab's robust and armored body is covered in a thick layer of hair-like setae, providing excellent camouflage among the rocky seafloor. Its long, powerful legs are tipped with sharp claws, used for both defense and capture of prey. The Norway King Crab is a popular subject in zoological studies due to its unique features and significant size, with some individuals reaching up to 5 meters (16 feet) in leg span and weighing over 15 kilograms (33 pounds). This engraving, taken from The British Miscellany, or Coloured Figures of New, Rare, or Little Known Animal Subjects, published in London in 1804 by James Sowerby, showcases the intricate details of the crab's anatomy and offers a glimpse into the natural history of this fascinating marine creature. The Norway King Crab's scientific name, Lithodes maja, comes from the Greek words "lithos," meaning stone, and "odes," meaning foot, reflecting its stony habitat and powerful limbs. The crab's common names, Norway King Crab and Northern Stone Crab, refer to its distribution in the Northern Atlantic and Arctic regions. This exquisite engraving is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and studying marine ecosystems for future generations.
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