Return to the world of eighteenth-century natural history with this beautiful hand-painted engraving depicting Gadus Pollachius (Atlantic Pollack), drawn by the famous German physician and ichthyologist, Marcus Elieser Bloch. The prints created by Bloch from 1782 to 1795 have transformed the world of scientific illustration by giving an iridescent effect to the artwork through metallic hand coloration.Ideal for decorating nautical spaces, this old print has been created to be used by vintage art lovers and marine biologists. The print features the characteristic curved lateral line, mouth, and streamlined body shape of European pollack.
