Antique engraving, 1923 - Oceanography and marine life - ocean and sea plate

Magnificent, authentic 102-year-old engraving, not a mere reproduction: Oceanography and Deep-Sea Marine Life • Edition: 1923 • Size: 20 x 29 cm • Artist: Adolphe Millot • Elegant, vintage, cream-white paper • Condition: Very good condition, slight signs of age. See also the photos The artist of this work is Adolphe Millot (1857-1921), a renowned French illustrator specializing in natural history. This engraving belongs to a collection of 20th-century plates from a period encyclopedia, illustrating the artistic and scientific expertise of the era. The original and authentic engraving reflects the wealth of natural and cultural knowledge of its time. A true time capsule, both decorative and educational, each piece is a fragment of history. A magnificent scientific plate illustrating the extraordinary diversity of deep-sea marine life. This composition presents a remarkable variety of abyssal species, from sharks to bioluminescent creatures, including corals and planktonic organisms. Each specimen is identified by its scientific name, offering a complete overview of the deep-sea ecosystem. • Find all our lithographs and prints in my shop. • Message me with any questions. • Fast shipping and careful packaging for safe delivery. • For bulk purchases, message me to arrange a discount. • Color engraving. Reference: 101-1-403 Text inscribed on the engraving: OCEANOGRAPHY - Nemichthys - Gastrosteus - Acanthephyra - Pentacrinius decorns - Melannoctus - Pentacrinius Wyville Thomson - Macropharynx - Eurythenes - Regalacmas - Centrophorus - Cyema - Malacosteus - Flexisipeacus - Willemoesia - Umbellula - Pyrethropes - Macrurus quadricristatus - Ovalaster - Rhizocrinus - Cerianthoideas - Stylaster - Macrostomias - Hammerscheites - Athrocalists