Capture the elegance of 18th century marine discovery with this stunning fine art reproduction print of Trigla Carolina — The Smaller Flying-Fish, faithfully reproduced from the groundbreaking publication by the pioneering German naturalist and physician Marcus Elieser Bloch.Originally hand-colored and published in Bloch’s monumental publication, Ichtylogie, ou Histoire naturelle générale et particulière des poissons (1785-1797), this work embodies the beautiful combination of scientific accuracy and artistic elegance that was typical of the Enlightenment period. With its classic script textural stippling, and magnificent earth-toned colors, this print brings elegant academic appeal and sophisticated nautical interest to any wall decor.