155 Isaac Taylor (1730–1807) – Fishes Table II – Engraving (circa 1780)
This detailed engraving, titled "FISHES Tab. II." (Fishes Table II), was designed and engraved by Isaac Taylor. The print meticulously illustrates various species of fish, each numbered and identified by common names such as Pollack, Globe Fish, Herring, Flying Fish, Remora, Sharks (including Hammer-headed Shark), and Sea Snake. This type of illustration was characteristic of late 18th-century encyclopedic and natural history publications, serving to systematically categorize and visually present the diversity of aquatic life for educational and scientific purposes. The precision of the engraving highlights Taylor's skill in rendering natural forms.
Isaac Taylor (1730–1807) was a prominent English engraver, illustrator, and cartographer. He was a prolific contributor to numerous important publications of his time, including encyclopedias, dictionaries of arts and sciences, and various illustrated books on natural history and geography. Taylor's precise and clear engraving style made him a highly sought-after artist for scientific and educational works, contributing significantly to the dissemination of knowledge in 18th-century Britain.
Artist or Maker: Isaac Taylor
Dimensions: Approximately 25 cm x 18 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: circa 1780
Condition Report:
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