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Snub-nosed spiny eel, Notacanthus chemnitzii
Snub-nosed spiny eel, Notacanthus chemnitzii.. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1800
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14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving depicts the Snub-nosed Spiny Eel, Notacanthus chemnitzii, a fascinating deep-sea fish discovered in the late 18th century. The illustration was drawn and engraved by the skilled hands of Richard Polydore Nodder and published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany in London, 1800. The Snub-nosed Spiny Eel, also known as the Longnose Spiny Eel or the Nasal Notocanthus, is a unique species of eel found in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Its most distinctive feature is its elongated snout, which is much longer than its body, giving it an unusual appearance. This adaptation likely helps the eel navigate the deep-sea environment and locate prey in the dark. The Snub-nosed Spiny Eel is a highly migratory species, spending most of its life in the deep ocean and only coming to shallow waters to breed. It is a valuable food source for many deep-sea predators and has been known to reach lengths of up to 1.5 meters. This beautiful engraving is an important historical record of a little-known species and showcases the exceptional artistry and scientific accuracy of the time. It is a testament to the rich history of zoology and natural history, and a reminder of the wonders that lie beneath the waves.
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