A dramatic Victorian-era illustrated poster, printed in the style of 19th-century etchings or lithographs. A quaint Victorian home stands center stage, rendered in fine detail with dark cross-hatching and moody shadows. Clinging to the rear of the house is a massive barnacle-like creature— shells. The creature appears to be fusing with the architecture, growing into the house like a parasite. The setting is dim, with fog swirling around the base of the home and storm clouds overhead. The title, in ornate Victorian type, reads: “ATTACK OF THE BARNACLE!”, arched dramatically across the top like a theatrical production or serialized penny dreadful. The design mimics aged parchment, with ink blotches, a tea-stained background, and decorative borders. See more