Obtain a part of the heritage of science through this superbly colored engraving of Cyprinus Dobula (alternately named Der Dobel or the European Chub) by the celebrated German physician and ichthyologist Marcus Elieser Bloch. Included within his great work titled Oeconomische Naturgeschichte der Fische Deutschlands (included in Allgemeine Naturgeschichte der Fische), this print explicitly states “Natürliche Grösse” (Life Size) in order to indicate the accuracy of its size.Produced using the copperplate method of engraving and then superbly hand-colored with vibrant watercolors, this engraving by Bloch is noted for the vibrancy with which he captured the iridescent grey-silver scales, the orange-red pelvic and anal fins and lateral line markings. An excellent selection for enthusiasts of prints and illustrations of natural history.
