Fishes from A Voyage to New Holland – Plate III
13x18 cm / 5x7″ / White frame
€39,94
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Fishes from A Voyage to New Holland – Plate III
€39,94
This early eighteenth-century engraving depicts two fish recorded during William Dampier's voyage to New Holland, making it one of the earliest printed illustrations of Australian marine life.
The finely engraved copperplate linework combines scientific observation with elegant composition, preserving a remarkable visual record from the beginnings of European natural history publishing.
Artwork Details
- Artist/Creator: After William Dampier
- Title: Fishes from New Holland (Plate III)
- Original title: Plate III – A Fish of the Tunny kind… / A Fish called by the seamen the Old Wife
- Series: A Voyage to New Holland
- Date: 1703
- Period: Early 18th Century
- Place of Origin: London, England
- Medium: Copperplate engraving
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.
Exact frame dimensions, component availability, and production specifications may vary slightly depending on the selected size and destination.