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Bilder Isaac Taylor – Fishes: Gymnotus, Seahorse, Lamprey, and Others – Original Scientific Engraving – 1788
Beskrivning
This original 18th-century copperplate engraving presents a diverse array of fish species, including Gymnotus electricus, Hippocampus (seahorse), Lamprey, Blennus, Lucerna, Ling, Huso, and more. Titled Fishes Tab II, the plate displays detailed taxonomic depictions, blending scientific observation with elegant 18th-century engraving technique.
Engraved by Isaac Taylor and published in 1788 in George Selby Howard’s The New Royal Cyclopaedia and Encyclopaedia, this print exemplifies the Enlightenment drive to document and systematize the natural world for educational and encyclopedic purposes.
Artist or Maker: Isaac Taylor
Dimensions: 27 cm x 17.5 cm
Medium: Copperplate Engraving
Date: 1788
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.
