7270 Marcus Elieser Bloch – Illustrations of a Nose Herring and a Mackerel
This hand-coloured engraving is a detailed ichthyological illustration of two fish. The print, from Marcus Elieser Bloch's monumental work on fish, depicts a Nose Herring (Clupea nasus) and a Mackerel (Scomber minutus), shown in profile. The work provides a scientific view of each species, with the colors and markings of the fish rendered with great accuracy. The scientific, German, French, and English names for the animals are provided in the margins, and the engraving is signed by J. F. Hennig.
Marcus Elieser Bloch was a prominent German physician and naturalist, and a pioneer in the field of ichthyology. He is best known for authoring the Allgemeine Naturgeschichte der Fische (General Natural History of Fish), a comprehensive and richly illustrated work published in twelve volumes. His work was a landmark of its time, celebrated for its scientific accuracy and its beautiful, hand-coloured engravings.
Artist or Maker: Marcus Elieser Bloch and J. F. Hennig
Dimensions: Approximately 25 x 40 cm
Medium: Hand-coloured Engraving
Date: c. 1790
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) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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