Bathysphere’s Descent | Else Bostelmann | 1934

Created during the pioneering Bathysphere expeditions of the 1930s, Else Bostelmann’s painting depicts the small spherical vessel descending into the darkness of the deep sea. Strange bioluminescent fish circle its beam of artificial light, emerging briefly from the surrounding blackness.

Bostelmann worked closely with naturalist William Beebe, transforming observations from these historic dives into vivid paintings of a world that had rarely, if ever, been seen by human eyes.

Print: 

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints feature a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing. 

Our Eco Credentials Include:

• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
• Printed using water based inks
• Local fulfilment reduces carbon emissions
• Contains no plastic

Sizes:

11 x 14 Inches = 28 cm x 35.5 cm

16 x 20 Inches = 40.6 cm x 50.8 cm