Introduce the elegant beauty of natural history from the 18th century to your home through this unique and hand-colored copper engraving by the famous German ichthyologist Marcus Elieser Bloch. Obtained from Bloch’s celebrated masterpiece, Allgemeine Naturgeschichte der Fische Deutschlands (Natural History of Fishes), this rare collection consists of two amazing fishes: Labrus Tesselatus and Labrus Quinquemaculatus. Marked by the scientific accuracy of Bloch and the beautifully preserved hand coloring, the engraving shows fine details on the scales, fins, and backgrounds of the fishes.An excellent decorative item to grace your coastal rooms and studies, this rare museum-quality print combines scientific exploration with art.
