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Zoology Print of Swordfish, Tuna, Anglerfish and Exotic Fishes by T Bromme c1865
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Zoology Print of Swordfish, Tuna, Anglerfish and Exotic Fishes by T Bromme c1865
This highly detailed hand-colored lithograph was published circa 1865 by German geographer and scientific illustrator Traugott Bromme. It is part of his ambitious natural history series *Illustrirter Hand-Atlas der Erde und der Menschheit*, combining zoological knowledge with elegant visual presentation for 19th-century educational use.
This particular plate highlights a variety of marine and deep-sea fish, focusing on distinct anatomical adaptations. Dominating the top of the composition is a powerful swordfish (14) with its extended bill, flanked by a streamlined tuna (15), herring (13), and mackerel-like species (12). Below them is an extraordinary anglerfish (4), shown with its characteristic lure and wide, flattened head—typical of deep-sea species.
Also included are armored or scaleless fish like the fangtooth (3), dragonfish (1), and several unusual tropical or reef species with prominent spines or patterning. A garfish or needlefish (20) stretches across the bottom, opposite a striped wrasse or perch (5). Other species include the European sea bass (7), gobies and blennies (8, 9, 10), a butterflyfish (16), and a few primitive or armored species with bony plates (19).
The composition reflects Bromme’s emphasis on both scientific accuracy and visual curiosity, with each fish labeled and arranged to showcase size, structure, and behavior. These images were essential in a pre-photographic age for understanding marine biodiversity and taxonomy.
This is a compelling example of antique scientific illustration—ideal for collectors of ichthyology, natural history, and educational artwork.
Condition report:
Original hand-colored lithograph by T Bromme, circa 1865. Light age toning with minor foxing near the margins. Image crisp and well-inked. Colors fresh with no tears or folds.
Tips for framing:
Use a soft ivory or ocean-blue mat to complement the marine theme. A black, teak, or dark wood frame will bring sophistication and contrast, ideal for coastal homes, scientific interiors, or classic natural history displays.
- Dimensions:Height: 11.23 in (28.5 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1865
- Condition:Original hand-colored lithograph by T Bromme, circa 1865. Light age toning with minor foxing near the margins. Image crisp and well-inked. Colors fresh with no tears or folds.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-12980-221stDibs: LU3054345343022
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