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Sea Serpent, Eel, Trumpetfish- Hand Colored Engraving

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The 1751 hand-colored engraving by François-Nicolas Martinet depicts a fascinating underwater scene featuring a sea serpent, an eel, and a trumpetfish. The intricate and detailed engraving showcases the artist's skillful depiction of marine life and their natural habitat.

As a French engineer, engraver, and naturalist, Martinet was well-known for his illustrations of birds and other wildlife. His skillful depiction of marine life in this engraving is a testament to his artistic and scientific talents, and serves as a beautiful example of the art of natural history illustration.

The sea serpent takes center stage in the engraving, its long, slender body twisting and turning as it moves through the water. Its scales and markings are rendered in exquisite detail, with the artist paying close attention to capturing the serpent's sinuous form. The eel, with its serpentine body and sharp teeth, is also prominently featured in the scene, while the trumpetfish swims in the background, its long, tubular body and distinctive markings adding to the overall sense of movement and depth in the engraving.

Martinet's skillful use of hand-coloring and shading adds to the overall realism of the scene, making it easy to imagine the creatures swimming through the deep sea.

Condition: Age appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.

Year: c.1751 - 273 years old

Size: 10.0" x 15.75" (25cm x 40cm)


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