Blue-Striped Fish — Icones Rerum Naturalium, Plate XII

This historical natural-history plate presents a vividly colored fish in lateral profile, accompanied by a smaller study of its open mouth and teeth. Golden scales and warm orange tones cover the lower body, while the darker upper surface is crossed by an irregular network of striking blue markings.

Fine lines articulate the scales and individual fin rays, with further blue accents defining the jaw, fins, and tail. The generous cream ground keeps attention on the specimen and gives its saturated palette an unusually strong graphic quality. The plate belongs to Icones rerum naturalium, a natural-history work published in Copenhagen by E.A.H. Möller in 1805–1806.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Not confirmed from the supplied plate
• Title: Blue-Striped Fish — Plate XII
• Original title: Not confirmed from the supplied plate
• Series: Icones rerum naturalium
• Date: 1805–1806 edition
• Period: Early 19th century
• Place of Origin: Copenhagen, Denmark
• Medium: Hand-colored natural-history illustration

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

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