Muraena Conger
Portraying a Conger eel, Muraena Conger blends naturalism with artistry. Andreas Ludwig Krüger delineated the eel c. 1785-95 and Ludewig Schmidt engraved the print as plate 155 of Allgemeine Naturgeschichte der Fische. While strong crosshatching and definitive lines provide a strong framework f...
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| Summary: | Portraying a Conger eel, Muraena Conger blends naturalism with artistry. Andreas Ludwig Krüger delineated the eel c. 1785-95 and Ludewig Schmidt engraved the print as plate 155 of Allgemeine Naturgeschichte der Fische.
While strong crosshatching and definitive lines provide a strong framework for the piece, the watercolor paint truly enhances the eel's perfectly cylindrical shape.
Winding curves along the eel create intrigue against an otherwise blank setting.
In the interest of science, Muraena Conger includes a cross-section of the specimen, suggesting that the artists studied the eel from life. |
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