Poster Print : Sea fans or Alcyonacea species

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Sea fans or Alcyonacea species

Coral sea fan, Alcyonacea species, Corallium acarbarium nigrum ramosum 1, sea fan, Keratophyton crusta muricata 2, soft coral covered in stony coral 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Johann Christoph Keller from Georg Wolfgang Knorrs Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur, Blusse and Son, Nuremberg, 1771. Specimens from a Wunderkammer or Cabinet of Curiosities owned by Dr. Christoph Jacob Trew in Nuremberg

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Media ID 23184710

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Auserlesenes Coral Corallium Deliciae Georg Knorr Muricata Naturae Naturalien Cabinet Nigrum Oder Selectae Soft Species Stony Wolfgang Zoological Alcyonacea

18x24 inch Poster Print

Bring the underwater world into your home or office with our stunning range of Sea Fan Poster Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring exquisite images of Alcyonacea species, these prints showcase the breathtaking beauty of coral sea fans, including the Corallium acarbarium nigrum ramosum and Keratophyton crusta muricata. Each print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique perspective of these vibrant and intricate marine organisms, some covered in stony corals, adding an element of depth and texture. Perfect for marine enthusiasts and those seeking to create a serene and calming environment, these rights-managed prints are sure to make a beautiful addition to any space.

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 exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases a stunning collection of Sea Fans or Alcyonacea species, captured in intricate detail from an illustration by Johann Christoph Keller for Georg Wolfgang Knorr's Deliciae Naturae Selectae, published in Nuremberg in 1771. The engraving features several notable Sea Fan species, including the Corallium acarbarium nigrum ramosum, characterized by its dark, branching structure, and the Keratophyton crusta muricata, recognizable by its rough, spiky surface. Sea Fans, also known as soft corals, are a diverse group of marine organisms that display fan-like or feathery structures. Unlike their stony counterparts, Sea Fans do not form a calcium carbonate skeleton but instead rely on a soft, gelatinous structure for support. This engraving highlights the beauty and complexity of these underwater marvels, which were once highly prized additions to the Wunderkammern or Cabinets of Curiosities of the time. The illustration showcases two distinct types of Sea Fans: the Corallium acarbarium nigrum ramosum and the Keratophyton crusta muricata. The former is depicted in its dark, branching form, while the latter is illustrated with its rough, spiky surface. Additionally, the engraving reveals a soft coral covered in stony coral, demonstrating the intricate interplay between these two distinct coral types in their natural habitats. This artwork not only serves as a testament to the natural beauty of the marine world but also provides a glimpse into the scientific curiosity and exploration of the 18th century. The meticulous hand-coloring and engraving techniques employed by the artist and engraver further enhance the intricacy and detail of the illustration, making it a true masterpiece of zoological art.

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