Gurnards — P. J. Smit

Gurnards is a richly colored marine natural-history illustration from The Royal Natural History, published in London by Frederick Warne & Co. during the 1890s. Signed P. J. Smit, the composition places several distinctive fish within a detailed underwater environment of stones, shells, and marine vegetation.

A large gray-brown gurnard occupies the upper portion, while a vivid red specimen below displays dramatically raised spines and broad patterned fins in blue-green, coral, and cream. Smaller fish recede into the background as muted sand and olive tones establish the surrounding seafloor. The combination of careful zoological detail and atmospheric setting gives the plate the characteristic richness of Victorian natural-history illustration.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: P. J. Smit
• Title: Gurnards — P. J. Smit
• Original title: Gurnards
• Series: The Royal Natural History
• Date: 1893–1896
• Period: Late 19th century
• Place of Origin: London, England
• Medium: Chromolithographic natural-history illustration

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• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
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• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
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