Marine Life · 19th century
€ 210
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Very Good. Strong paper and vibrant colors. Very light offsetting. Please study the image carefully.
This original antique engraving depicts a variety of marine invertebrates:
1. **Phyllococte de part et d'autre épineux** - This might refer to a type of marine worm or possibly a sea cucumber with protruding spines for defense.
2. **Aperoïte herissée** - This could be another type of marine worm or echinoderm, likely characterized by its bristly texture.
3. **Polynoe épineuse** - This is likely a scale worm, part of the Polynoidae family, known for their bristles and scales along the sides of their body.
4. **Potoinebelle épineuse** - The name does not correspond directly to a known species, but based on the illustration, it could be another type of bristled marine worm.
5. **Clepsine bicolore** - Clepsine is a genus of leeches, and the term "bicolore" indicates a two-toned color pattern.
The print, a hand-colored engraving from 'Dictionnaire Classique des Sciences Naturelles', would have been significant for sharing detailed visual information about these less commonly known marine species. The hand-coloring enhances the textural details and physical characteristics of the animals, which would have been quite informative for 19th-century naturalists and enthusiasts.
