Hand Colored, Original Antique Print of Fish; Menhaden, Corvina, Perch & Sheepshead, 1842. Original Antique Illustration Fresh Water Ocean
$40.00
This is an original plate from the Natural History of New York, Part 1 Zoology; Reptiles and Fishes by James E. De Kay. The book was published in 1842 by D. Appleton & Co. and Wiley & Putnam of New York. The plates were printed by W. & A. White and J. Visscher in 1842. This picture is plate 21 and features Medhaden (also known as mossbunker or bunker), Corvina, Spineless Perch and Lake Sheepshead.
This original illustrated antique print has been hand colored with museum quality watercolor in a palette accurately matching the true coloration of the fish depicted. The picture has been excellently preserved and is in near fine condition. Size for original: approximately 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches.
THIS PICTURE IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS A NEW FULL COLOR PRINT. The image will be printed on archival matte paper and printed with full color Canon Lucia archival inks. Click on the drop down menu to choose your desired size. Don't see the size you're looking for? Please contact me for availability and a price quote. Watermark will not appear on the original hand colored picture or a full color new print.
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