Experience the beauty of the 18th century marine natural history in your environment through this amazing restoration of the famous copperplate engraving by Marcus Elieser Bloch. Known as the “Audubon of fishes,” Bloch was unmatched in terms of anatomical accuracy and artistic excellence among the naturalists of his time.Featured in his Ichthyologie, ou Histoire naturelle générale et particulière des poissons (1785–1797), this plate is an example of the Exocoetus Mesogaster, poetically named “The Middle-Pinned Flying-Fish.” With great attention to detail, this illustration illustrates the wide, wing-like pectoral fins that enable this fish to glide in the open air from tropical waters. Hand-colored in the wash technique in the original folio editions, this fascinating piece of art combines both empirical knowledge and impressive nautical aesthetics. Perfect for any coastal interior or study room.
