Poster about seahorses, sea dragons and trumpetfish

Poster of seahorses, seadragons, and trumpetfish, after a 1746 engraving by the artist and naturalist Marcus Elieser Bloch. Dimensions: 21 X 29 cm. Frame not included. High-quality, heavyweight paper, 250 gsm. Shipped securely in a rigid package. This fascinating engraving illustrates four amazing species of bony fish: two seadragons (Pegasus draconis), a seahorse (Syngnathus hippocampus), and a trumpetfish (Syngnathus pelagicus). Each specimen is meticulously depicted with highly accurate anatomical details, typical of the 18th-century scientific style. The seadragon, with its leaf-like pectoral fins and long snout, is highlighted by contrasting coloration and an unusual ventral posture. The seahorse is distinguished by its iconic arched shape, segmented carapace, and expressive gaze. The more slender trumpetfish evokes the agility of pelagic species, with orange hues highlighting its longitudinal stripes. This poster will find its perfect place in a marine-themed setting, a biologist's office, or a fishing workshop. A beautiful object for aquarium enthusiasts or marine taxidermy aficionados. It also evokes the ancient fishing techniques of fine nets or seines used to collect these fragile species in coastal areas.