Development of a Medusa — Victorian Jellyfish Study
Development of a Medusa — Victorian Jellyfish Study
Development of a Medusa is a striking historical marine biology plate illustrating successive stages in the transformation of jellyfish. Fourteen numbered specimens emerge in pale grey and ivory against a nearly solid black field, giving the scientific sequence an unusually dramatic graphic presence.
The sequence moves from minute liberated larvae through fixed forms, developing tentacles and segmented stages before reaching recognizable young medusae. The original plate identifies Cyanea capillata and Aurelia aurita. Its restrained monochrome palette, numbered progression and deep black ground combine the precision of historical zoological study with a distinctive decorative quality.
Artwork Details
- Artist/Creator: Alfred Moquin-Tandon
- Title: Development of a Medusa
- Original title: Development of a Medusa
- Series: The World of the Sea
- Date: 1869
- Period: Victorian era
- Place of Origin: London, England
- Medium: Natural history illustration
Framed Print Details
- Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
- Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
- Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
- Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
- Frame material: Durable pine wood.
- Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
- Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
- Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
- Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
- Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
- Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
- Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
- Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.
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