Poster Print : John dory, Zeus faber, and emperor angelfish
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John dory, Zeus faber, and emperor angelfish
John dory, Zeus faber, and emperor angelfish, Pomacanthus imperator.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G. Pretre, engraved by Massard, directed by Turpin, and published by F. G. Levrault. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephines zoo and later became artist to the Museum of Natural History
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Media ID 14213580
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Angelfish Cloquet Dictionnaire Dory Faber Gabriel Hippolyte Imperator Jussieu Massard Naturelles Pretre Reptile Sciences Stipple Zeus Pomacanthus
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating trio of underwater creatures brought to you by Media Storehouse's range of Poster Prints. Feast your eyes on this stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, featuring the John Dory (Zeus faber), the majestic Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator), and the intriguing John Dory. This exquisite illustration, originally from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles (1816-1830), captures the essence of their vibrant colors and unique patterns, transporting you to the mesmerizing depths of the ocean. Adorn your walls with this timeless work of art and let the beauty of the deep sea inspire you every day.
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 35.1cm x 59.4cm (13.8" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, published by F. G. Levrault between 1816 and 1830, features three vibrant and intricately detailed marine species: the John Dory, or Zeus faber, the Emperor Angelfish, or Pomacanthus imperator, and an unidentified species of reef fish, possibly Hippolyte or Cloquet. The illustration was created by the skilled hand of Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845), a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later the artist to the Museum of Natural History in Paris. The John Dory, depicted in the center of the image, is a popular food fish with a distinctive silver body and dark spots. Its common name comes from the mythological figure Jove, or Jupiter, due to its large, dark spot on its side, believed to resemble the god's lightning bolt. To the left, the Emperor Angelfish, with its striking blue and yellow body and black markings, is shown in all its regal splendor. This large angelfish is a dominant species in its tropical reef habitat and is known for its distinctive, fan-like pectoral fins. The third fish in this composition is an unidentified reef fish, possibly a Hippolyte or Cloquet species. Its vivid colors and intricate patterns add to the overall beauty and diversity of this enchanting underwater scene. This exquisite work of art, created by Pretre and expertly engraved by Massard under the direction of Turpin, is a testament to the natural history illustration techniques of the early 19th century and a reminder of the rich biodiversity of our oceans.
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