Naturalist Illustration: Mediterranean Comatule - d'Orbigny
Naturalist Illustration: Mediterranean Comatule - d'Orbigny
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This reproduction of an antique illustration presents the Mediterranean Comatule (Comatula mediterranea) through various anatomical perspectives. The plate clearly exhibits the ventral disc and the branched arms of this echinoderm, using a palette of yellow, orange, and pink tones. The balanced composition allows one to appreciate the complex radial structure of this marine organism often called the sea lily.
The original work belongs to the corpus of the Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle by Charles d'Orbigny, a flagship of 19th-century scientific popularization. Produced in the 1840s, this illustration combines academic aesthetics with documentary rigor, capturing the essence of the marine explorations of the era when modern taxonomy was structuring around major figures like d'Orbigny.
This piece is ideal for enriching wall decoration focused on the theme of marine biology or oceanography. It offers an erudite look at Mediterranean fauna and suits collectors of scientific reproductions eager to own an iconographic document representative of the naturalist heritage.
About this print
About this print
The layout and composition of this reproduction have been the subject of our greatest attention.
- Respect for the format of the original work: in order to faithfully transcribe the artist's intention, the work is not cropped/re-cut except in extreme cases (obvious imperfection, geometry problem, etc.) in which case the cropping will be as light as possible.
- The presence of white margins is sometimes necessary in order to present the work in a balanced manner.
- Each size offered has been specifically composed, therefore, the size of the white margins may vary from one print size to another. Remember to check this detail carefully!
- Print only, frame not included!
Features
Features
- Premium 200gsm matte white paper, durable and strong.
- Natural, smooth uncoated finish, silky to the touch
- FSC certified paper or equivalent certifications depending on regional availability.
- Each print is shipped in sturdy packaging, ensuring safe transport.
- Each print is printed and shipped on demand. No minimum order quantity is required.
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