Raja Clavata - The Thornback

by Marcus Elieser Bloch

Add the museum-quality 18th-century illustration of the fish to your collection by purchasing this high-quality fine art print of Raja Clavata (The Thornback), created based on Marcus Elieser Bloch’s comprehensive study of fishes entitled “Allgemeine Naturgeschichte der Fische,” (1785–1797).

This art print is characterized by historical typography of the species’ name in Latin, German, French and English. The uniqueness of Bloch’s illustrations lies in his ability to achieve the highest level of scientific accuracy. Pay attention to the thorns on the back of this ray and its tawny patterns and life-like eyes on an elegant archival background.

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