Vintage Ray Specimens — Scientific Trawling Expedition Plate XIX

Three ray specimens form the subject of this historic marine zoological plate, arranged with the clarity and restraint characteristic of early scientific publications. A broad ray commands the upper composition, while two smaller specimens below reveal contrasting forms and proportions.

The monochrome specimens stand against warm aged paper, allowing the textured bodies, elongated tails and distinctive silhouettes to remain the visual focus. Numbered figures, the Plate XIX heading and the photographic credit to Edgar R. Waite preserve the archival character of the original scientific presentation.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Edgar R. Waite (photographer)
• Title: Ray Specimens — Plate XIX
• Original title: Plate XIX
• Series: Scientific Results of the Trawling Expedition
• Date: Not confirmed from the supplied image
• Period: Historic scientific publication
• Place of Origin: Not confirmed from the supplied image
• Medium: Photographic zoological plate

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