Viviparous Blenny, Wolf Fish, and Black Goby - Exquisite Scandinavian Fish Litho

Hake, Blue Ling, Tadpole Fish, and Torsk - Fascinating Scandinavian Fish Lithograph This remarkable 19th-century lithograph from *Skandinaviens Fiskar* showcases four intriguing f...

Set of four original antique fish prints. Snipefish, Macroramphosus scolopax 52 and grooved razorfish, Centriscus scutatus 53. Vit sculpin, Cottus ...

Fourhorn Sculpin and Long-Spined Bullhead - Intricate Scandinavian Fish Lithograph This fascinating 19th-century lithograph from *Skandinaviens Fiskar* features three meticulously...

Burbot, Ling and Blue Ling - Unique Scandinavian Eel-like Fish Lithograph This stunning 19th-century lithograph from *Skandinaviens Fiskar* features three captivating eel-like fish species from Scandinavian waters: the Burbot (Lota lota), the Ling (Molva molva), and the Blue Ling (Molva dypterygia). Illustrated with scientific accuracy and artistic mastery by Wilhelm von Wright and C. Erdmann, and published by P. A. Norstedt & Söners Förlag in Stockholm, this plate beautifully captures the sinuous elegance and distinct characteristics of these elongated fish. At the top of the print, the Burbot (Lota lota) is depicted with its characteristic serpentine body and ornate mottling of dark brown and yellow patterns. The texture of the fish’s smooth, slippery skin is masterfully rendered, capturing its natural sheen and vibrant hues. A distinct chin barbel gives the Burbot an almost catfish-like appearance. Known as the only freshwater member of the cod family, Burbots inhabit cold rivers and lakes throughout Scandinavia. They are particularly valued for their firm, flavorful flesh and are often sought by ice fishermen during winter months. In the center of the composition lies the Ling (Molva molva), a long and robust fish with a subtly tapering body and prominent lateral line. The brownish-yellow coloration is interspersed with irregular light patches, giving it a marbled appearance. The graceful curvature of the body and the pronounced fins highlight its elongated form. Ling are known for their deep-sea habitats and are prized as a food fish...

A rare and exquisite set of two original hand-colored antique prints, created using etching or steel engraving techniques, from the Works of Cuvier and Lacépède. These detailed scien...

Great image of fish. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published,...

A rare and exquisite set of two original hand-colored antique prints, created using etching or steel engraving techniques, from the Works of Cuvier and Lacépède. These detailed scien...

Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...