Bloch — Sea-Bream Folio Plate c.1786

A large-format hand-colored engraving of a sea-bream from Marcus Elieser Bloch's landmark ichthyology.

From Bloch's Allgemeine Naturgeschichte der Fische, published Berlin c.1786. Folio-sized plate with vivid original hand-coloring. Bloch's fish illustrations are among the most beautiful and scientifically accurate of the 18th century. Pairs with other Bloch plates for a matched set.

Medium: Copper engraving, hand-colored | Era: c.1786 | Size: Folio | Condition: Colors vivid. Shows beautifully.