Fairy Tales & Folklore
The Octopus and Its Prey
An octopus spreads long, curling arms towards two fish near the lower edge of the scene. Large suckers run in rows along the arms, while streaked engraving gives the surrounding water a subdued texture. The caption names The Octopus and Its Prey. Gibson’s plate concentrates on the animal’s feeding relationship, contrasting its pliable limbs with the compact bodies of the fish.
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Illustrator not identified. "The Octopus and Its Prey" [editorial title]. In Monsters of the Sea, John Gibson. undated edition, Thomas Nelson and Sons. Source scan leaf 101. Lumitheca. /gallery/image/gallery-20261108-0047-0083
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Illustrator not identified. The Octopus and Its Prey. Monsters of the Sea. Scan leaf 101. Lumitheca. https://lumitheca.com/gallery/image/gallery-20261108-0047-0083