Labrus Melapterus - The Black-Fin

by Marcus Elieser Bloch

Join the Golden Age of Ichthyology in the form of Marcus Elieser Bloch’s beautiful painting of the Black-Fin (Labrus Melapterus). Famous for his massive 12 volume work entitled Naturgeschichte der Fische, Bloch ushered in the era of natural history illustration through the perfect blend of meticulous science and beautiful coloring techniques.

Presented on high quality archival paper, this magnificent example of 18th century European natural history art brings the beauty of the scales and fin to life.

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