Experience the golden age of natural history artwork through this unique copperplate engraving of the Cyprinus Blicca or the Blicca. Commissioned by the renowned German physician and fish specialist Marcus Elieser Bloch, the engraving was featured in his famous 18th-century publication entitled Oeconomische Naturgeschichte der Fische Deutschlands (1782-1795).Bloch’s fish illustrations are legendary for the intricate details, sparkling scales made possible through gold and silver highlights, and period hand coloring. Printed on laid paper with clear plate mark impressions, the print reflects the elegant simplicity of European fresh water fish species. Whether you are a collector of rare natural history prints, a connoisseur of vintage nautical prints, or in search of a piece that adds an element of timeless elegance to your study or library, the Cyprinus Blicca will not disappoint.
