This hand-coloured engraving depicts Cyprinus Buggenhagii, a freshwater carp known as "Der Leber" or "La Carpe de Buggenhagen". The fish is shown in full lateral profile, highlighting its compact body, deeply arched back, and silver-scaled texture with meticulous precision. An anatomical diagram is also included in outline at the upper left. The print is plate XIV from Marcus Elieser Bloch’s renowned ichthyological series Allgemeine Naturgeschichte der Fische, which aimed to classify and beautifully illustrate the known fish species of the 18th century.

Marcus Elieser Bloch (1723–1799) was one of the most influential naturalists of his era. His scientific and artistic contributions to ichthyology set a new standard for taxonomic illustration. Bloch’s plates are praised for their hand-coloured accuracy, lifelike rendering, and attention to anatomical detail, making his work indispensable to both scientists and collectors.

Artist or Maker:

Marcus Elieser Bloch

Dimensions:

27 cm x 46 cm

Medium:

Hand-Coloured Engraving

Date:

1785

Condition Report:

This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Värdering	400 - 600 SEK
Köparprovision (inkl. moms)	25%
Slagavgift (inkl. moms)	6 SEK

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4549 Marcus Elieser Bloch (1723–1799) – Cyprinus Buggenhagii – Hand-Coloured Engraving – 1785