Sea Anemones — The World of the Sea, 1869

This richly colored nineteenth-century natural-history plate presents a varied collection of sea anemones across a rocky underwater landscape. Seventeen numbered specimens appear among dark stone formations, a pebbled seabed and muted blue-green water, combining scientific observation with an unusually atmospheric marine setting.

Tall ribbed anemones, compact flower-like forms and delicate crowns of radiating tentacles create a diverse composition in soft blue, yellow, coral, green, ivory and earthy brown. Original specimen numbers and the printed identification key preserve the plate’s scientific purpose, while the underwater setting gives it the immersive character of Victorian marine illustration.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Alfred Moquin-Tandon
• Title: Sea Anemones
• Original title: Sea Anemones
• Series: The World of the Sea
• Date: 1869
• Period: Victorian era
• Place of Origin: London, England
• Medium: Color 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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