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Information
This is an original hand colored, copperplate engraving on hand laid paper from The Naturalist's Miscellany: or coloured figures of natural objects; drawn and described immediately from nature, by Georgius Shaw and Fredericus P. Nodder. Published in London as a series, 1789-1813. The work was published in 24 volumes illustrating birds, fish, shells, exotic marine life, butterflies, insects, reptiles, etc. All the prints were hand colored using a combination of watercolor and layered gouache and the colors are still very beautiful.
This is plate #399, the Punctated Ophicelphalus, a freshwater fish common to India.
Size and Condition
This print has a strong plate mark and the size is approximately 5 1/2" x 9". The condition is good with overall page toning. Evidence of the original book binding is on the left side. As a bonus, the original text is included.
Item ID: 0001250