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Barbel, Barbus barbus
Barbel, Barbus barbus (Cyprinus barbus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J. Rivington, London, 1802-1808
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate print depicts the Barbel, Barbus barbus, a common freshwater fish native to Europe. Drawn and engraved by the renowned Irish naturalist Edward Donovan, this illustration is taken from his groundbreaking work, "The Natural History of British Fishes," published between 1802 and 1808 by Donovan and Rivington in London. The Barbel, also known as the European barbel or common barbel, is a member of the minnow family (Cyprinidae) and is distinguished by its long, flowing barbels, which are modified sensory organs located beneath the lower jaw. These barbels help the fish to detect food in murky waters. The Barbel is a popular game fish and is commonly found in large rivers and lakes throughout Europe, including the Danube, Rhine, and Rhine. It is an important species in European fisheries and is highly valued for its sporting qualities. This intricately detailed illustration showcases the Barbel's beautiful scales, which are iridescent and shimmer in various shades of green, gold, and silver. The fish is depicted in a naturalistic setting, surrounded by aquatic plants and rocks, adding to the overall aesthetic appeal of the print. Donovan's "Natural History of British Fishes" was a significant contribution to the fields of ichthyology and zoology, providing an accurate record of the diverse range of fish species found in British waters. The work was also notable for its high-quality illustrations, which were produced using the latest techniques in copperplate engraving and hand-coloring. This Barbel print is a testament to Donovan's skill and dedication to documenting the natural world.
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