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Great argonaut, Argonauta argo 1, rough penshell, Pinna rudis 2, and European flat oyster, Ostrea edulis 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1798
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Great argonaut, Argonauta argo 1, rough penshell, Pinna rudis 2, and European flat oyster, Ostrea edulis 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1798
FLO4574642 Great argonaut, Argonauta argo 1, rough penshell, Pinna rudis 2, and European flat oyster, Ostrea edulis 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1798. Friedrich Johann Bertuch (1747-1822) was a German publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1, 200 engraved plates on natural history, science, costume, mythology, etc. published from 1790-1830.; (add.info.: Great argonaut, Argonauta argo 1, rough penshell, Pinna rudis 2, and European flat oyster, Ostrea edulis 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1798. Friedrich Johann Bertuch (1747-1822) was a German publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1, 200 engraved plates on natural history, science, costume, mythology, etc. published from 1790-1830.); © Florilegius
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This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch fur Kinder" showcases the beauty of three fascinating marine creatures - the Great argonaut (Argonauta argo), rough penshell (Pinna rudis), and European flat oyster (Ostrea edulis). Each creature is meticulously detailed, capturing their unique characteristics and textures with precision.
The Great argonaut, also known as the paper nautilus, is depicted in all its glory with its delicate shell and intricate tentacles. The rough penshell stands out with its elongated shape and distinctive ridges, while the European flat oyster exudes elegance with its smooth shell.
Friedrich Johann Bertuch, a renowned German publisher and man of arts, curated this illustration as part of his encyclopedia for children. His dedication to showcasing natural history through 1,200 engraved plates is evident in this stunning print from 1798.
As you admire this artwork, you can't help but be transported to an underwater world filled with wonder and fascination. The attention to detail in each creature's depiction serves as a reminder of the vast diversity found in our oceans.
Let this enchanting print serve as a window into the beauty of marine life and inspire a sense of awe for the wonders that lie beneath the surface.
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