Globe Fish and Coffer Fish — P. J. Smit
Globe Fish and Coffer Fish — P. J. Smit
Globe Fish and Coffer Fish presents a remarkable group of marine species distinguished by spines, patterned fins and armour-like surfaces. A pale-spined globe fish occupies the upper composition, while a richly patterned brown coffer fish and a rounded specimen below create a layered study of contrasting forms.
The fish appear within a softly rendered underwater environment of marine vegetation, shells and seabed textures. Olive, brown, cream and muted grey tones give the plate its characteristic historical atmosphere, while detailed linework brings particular attention to scales, spines, fins and geometric markings.
Artwork Details
- Artist/Creator: P. J. Smit
- Title: Globe Fish and Coffer Fish
- Original title: Globe Fish and Coffer Fish
- Series: The Royal Natural History
- Date: 1893–1896
- Period: Late 19th century
- Place of Origin: London, England
- Medium: Colour natural history illustration
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