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Isabella Rossellini in Blue Velvet, David Lynch, 1986.
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“When Gregor Samsa woke up one morning from unsettling dreams, he found himself changed in his bed into a monstrous vermin.”
Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis
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Henri Fantin-Latour (French, 1836-1904), Roses, 1894. Oil on canvas, 17 1/8 x 17 ¾ in.
⭐️ Histoire naturelle des Iles Canaries Paris: Béthune, éditeur, 1836-1850.
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Image description: Historical zoological illustration from “Histoire naturelle des Iles Canaries” (1836-1850) showing two detailed starfish species at the center, one with five short, thick arms covered in spines, the other with five long, slender arms. Surrounding the starfish are multiple close-up views of textured skin segments, spines, and anatomical details numbered for reference. The page is labeled “Echinodermes” and highlights the species Asterias auranciacae and Asterias canariensis, showcasing their external and skeletal features in fine black-and-white engraving, emphasizing texture and structure for scientific study.