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Attraction, fish vintage poster for the Musée Océanographique de Monaco. The poster was created by the French artist Jean Carlu in 1926.
Poster Details
Artist: Jean Carlu (1900-1997)
Year: 1926
Style: Art Deco
Description: The design is a masterpiece of stylized lithography, featuring mola mola (ocean sunfish) and an eel in a hyper-stylized form, blending various elements of marine life.
The Museum
The Musée Océanographique (Oceanographic Museum), which includes an aquarium, is located in Monaco and was founded by Prince Albert I. It is famous for having been directed by the celebrated oceanographer Jacques Cousteau from 1957 to 1988. The museum features an impressive collection of over 6,000 marine specimens, including a shark lagoon, a turtle island, and temporary exhibits. |
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