ROCK CRAB

Capture the rugged, detailed beauty of 19th-century American science with this exquisite print of the "Rock Crab" (Platycarcinus irroratus).

This is a faithful reproduction of a hand-coloured lithograph by the naturalist James Ellsworth De Kay. It was originally created for his monumental work "Zoology of New York" (1842–1844), a landmark, state-sponsored survey that first documented the rich wildlife of the region. This plate (Crustacea, No. 4) is a masterpiece of its time, capturing the crab with meticulous scientific accuracy and a distinct artistic character.

This print has been sourced from a high-resolution scan of the original 1842-1844 lithograph, held in the prestigious archives of The New York Public Library. It's a true piece of American natural history, perfect for adding an intellectual, vintage touch to any space.