Mollusca II
1885-1890
Step into the world of 19th-century marine biology with Frederick McCoy's 'Mollusca II,' a stunning scientific illustration that breaks down the anatomy of a squid with meticulous precision. The central figure displays the creature's full glory, its tentacles reaching out like grasping fingers, while surrounding sketches dissect its beak, eye, and internal structures. Created between 1885 and 1890, these detailed plates were essential for researchers to study species without needing a fresh specimen. The delicate stippling technique gives the creature a textured, almost lifelike appearance against the aged paper background.
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