This is a drawing of a moray eel. The image shows a detailed and accurate representation of a moray eel, with its elongated, serpentine form curving across the canvas. The eel has dark skin with small, darker spots along its body. Its mouth is open, showing sharp teeth, and its eye is prominently depicted. The background is a plain, neutral tone.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1754
- Medium
- etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4651 × 3449 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original