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Funnel Medusa – Shaw and Nodder – c1800

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An original copper engraved hand coloured image of the unusual Funnel Medusa (Medusa Infundibulum). Published by Shaw and Nodder in London on around 1800.

From the Ocean around Jamaica and described by Dr Patrick Browne in his book on Jamaica “it is impossible to express the liveliness of the motions of these delicate organs, or the beautiful variety of colours that rise from them while they play to and fro in the rays of the sun”

George Shaw was in charge of Natural History at the British Museum. Nodder was a natural history artist and worked for Banks on his Florilegium.

Framed in Voyager Natural History style in black cored cream mat and gilt (with a slight red hue) frame. Perfect for the study or the beach pad if you are that lucky!

Simple yet beautiful aquatic creature

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Funnel Medusa – Shaw and Nodder – c1800

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