Bilder Jules Rothschild (1838–1900) – Gilt-head Bream – Illustration (1877)

Beskrivning

This ichthyological illustration depicts a gilt-head bream, characterized by its deep, compressed body and the prominent golden band between its eyes. The fish is shown in a lateral profile, featuring a reddish-brown dorsal region that transitions into a silvery-white underbelly, with detailed rendering of its scales and spiny dorsal fin. Published in Paris, this work was part of a comprehensive scientific study of European fish species, utilizing fine color printing to provide an accurate taxonomic record for naturalists and the fishing industry in the late 19th century.

Jules Rothschild was a prominent French publisher and naturalist based in Paris, specialized in high-quality botanical and zoological works. He is noted for his collaborations with leading scientists of the era to produce richly illustrated volumes, such as Les Poissons, which documented the aquatic life of France and its coastal waters. Rothschild's publications were highly regarded for combining scientific rigor with exceptional aesthetic quality, contributing significantly to the popularization of natural history during the Third Republic.

Artist or Maker:
Jules Rothschild

Dimensions:
Approximately 26 cm x 17 cm

Medium:
Illustration

Date:
1877

Condition Report:
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