Early 19th Century Engraving Illustrating Three Types of Sea Polyps antique black americana or set it on a

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I immediately thought of Velasquez’s “las Meninas

I've just learned this piece is a quintessential example of the recent work of Bowdoinham

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Early 19th Century Engraving Illustrating Three Types of Sea Polyps antique black americana or set it on aI was struck by the terrific delicacy of this original engraving from 1814, and with the rather surreal properties of these sea polyps! At top is the Clustered Animal Flower "stretching out its claws" and below are a Sea Carnation and a Proboscis Polipus. For me the manner of this engraving amplifies its subject to wonderfully evoke the mystery and wonder of the underwater world! 7 1 8" x 10 1 8". Very good antique condition.