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Poster Print : Sprat, Sprattus sprattus, and section through a smokehouse showing workers smoking herring in a kipper factory, 18th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving after Jacob Nilson from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish
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Sprat, Sprattus sprattus, and section through a smokehouse showing workers smoking herring in a kipper factory, 18th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving after Jacob Nilson from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish
FLO5004764 Sprat, Sprattus sprattus, and section through a smokehouse showing workers smoking herring in a kipper factory, 18th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving after Jacob Nilson from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, Augsburg, 1804. Wilhelm (1758-1811) was a Bavarian clergy and naturalist known as the German Buffon.; (add.info.: Sprat, Sprattus sprattus, and section through a smokehouse showing workers smoking herring in a kipper factory, 18th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving after Jacob Nilson from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, Augsburg, 1804. Wilhelm (1758-1811) was a Bavarian clergy and naturalist known as the German Buffon.); © Florilegius
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the fascinating history of fish smoking with our Poster Print featuring a detailed illustration of Sprat and a section through a smokehouse in an 18th-century kipper factory. Perfect for adding a touch of vintage charm to any space.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 33.5cm x 59.4cm (13.2" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving from the 18th century showcases a scene from a kipper factory, where workers are diligently smoking herring. The intricate details in this print provide a fascinating glimpse into the traditional methods used in preserving fish during that time period.
In the foreground, we see Sprat, scientifically known as Sprattus sprattus, swimming gracefully through the water. This small and silvery fish is a common sight in European waters and has been an important food source for centuries.
Moving towards the background of the image, we are transported to the smokehouse where workers are busy at work smoking herring. The process of smoking fish was crucial for extending its shelf life before refrigeration became widely available. It required skill and patience to ensure that each herring was properly cured and preserved.
The artist behind this detailed engraving is Jacob Nilson, whose work was featured in Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish. Wilhelm himself was a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist who earned recognition as the German Buffon for his contributions to natural history.
Overall, this print serves as both a historical document and a stunning piece of art that captures the essence of traditional fishing practices in the 18th century.
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