LE JACOB EVERSTSEN BODIANUS GUTTATUS
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Superb plate from " Ichthyologie, Histoire Naturelle General et Particuliere des Poissons", by Marcus Elieser Bloch (1723-99). The work describes and illustrates the fishes of the world in a superb hand colouring, sometimes heightened Gum Arabic to accentuate the metallic sheen of the fish scales. It is the most beautifull book on fishes ever published. The drawings were primarily done by Johan Friedrich August Krueger and Johan Friedrich Henning.Mint condition. Nisan,415
It got its peculiar name from a Dutch sailor – Jacob Evertsen – who was best known for his drinking habits. Because he looked like this fish when under the influence (sporting a ruddy, red face and big eyes) his fellow sailors named the fish after him.
code : P1444
Cartographer : BOTERO Gionvanni
Date : 1782-4 Berlin
Size : 19*36cms
availability : Sold
Price : Sold
