Elevate your environment with the best of the golden era of natural history through this beautiful print of the Ostracion Triqueter (Trunk-Fish). This illustration was originally drawn by world famous German physician and ichthyologist, Marcus Elieser Bloch (1723–1799). Depicted in his famous collection in 12 volumes, Ichthyologie, this illustration presents the angular carapace with the decorative tessellation of the Atlantic Smooth Trunkfish.Bloch’s expert hand-coloring techniques on copperplate engravings add depth to this specimen's unique armored body form. An excellent choice for any beach house decor, vintage art galleries, marine biologists and antique art lovers alike!
