Red Octopus by Carl Chun, Vintage Sea Life Art Print, Natural History Illustration

ITEM:

Red Octopus, vintage sea life art print by Carl Chun. This fine-art reproduction is printed on heavy 216 gsm acid-free art paper.  Handcrafted in USA when you order.

Note: Frames and mats are for display purposes only and are not included.

AVAILABLE SIZES:

• SMALL: 5 x 7" print - fits standard 5 x 7" frame.
• MEDIUM: 8 x 10" - fits standard 8 x 10" frame.
• LARGE: 11 x 14" - fits standard 11 x 14" frame.

DESCRIPTION:

This colorful illustration of an octopus is from the book "The Cephalopods". It was first published in Germany in 1910 by Carl Chun, a marine biologist. Chun is best known for discovering and naming the vampire squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis, which means "vampire squid from hell").