Bilder Frederick Polydore Nodder (Active 1770-1800) – Study of a Garfish – Hand-coloured etching (1795)

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"Esox Osseus". This work depicts a long-nosed garfish with vibrant red and brown mottled patterning, shown in a curved profile to fit the rectangular plate. This hand-coloured etching is from The Naturalist's Miscellany, a prolific serial publication dedicated to describing and illustrating the wonders of nature, published in London in 1795. The plate is distinguished by its vivid hand-applied color and the meticulous rendering of the fish's elongated snout and specialized scales, which were of significant interest to eighteenth-century naturalists exploring the biodiversity of the Americas.

Frederick Polydore Nodder was a celebrated English natural history artist and engraver who served as Botanical Painter to Queen Charlotte. He is best known for his extensive work on The Naturalist's Miscellany, which he illustrated and co-published with the zoologist George Shaw. Nodder also contributed numerous plates to other major scientific works, including those resulting from Captain Cook's voyages, such as Joseph Banks' Florilegium. His career was defined by a commitment to scientific precision combined with a decorative aesthetic that made his prints highly sought after by collectors. Nodder’s legacy continues through his detailed visual record of many species that were being described for the first time by Western science.

Artist or Maker:
Frederick Polydore Nodder.

Dimensions:
Approximately 22 cm x 13 cm.

Medium:
Hand-coloured etching.

Date:
1795.

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.