Skeleton of Perch

Skeleton of Perch is a detailed zoological anatomy illustration from The Royal Natural History, published in London by Frederick Warne & Co. during the 1890s. Presented in lateral profile, the fish skeleton stretches across the page from its intricately constructed skull to the finely articulated tail.

Numbers and letters identify individual anatomical structures throughout the skeleton, while an extensive key beneath the illustration describes the bones, vertebrae, ribs, fins, and associated elements. Fine black line work against warm cream paper emphasizes the repeating rhythm of the ribs, dorsal spines, and fin rays. The combination of scientific precision, period typography, and restrained monochrome detail gives the plate a distinctive Victorian natural-history character.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Not identified on the supplied plate
• Title: Skeleton of Perch
• Original title: Skeleton of Perch.
• Series: The Royal Natural History
• Date: 1893–1896
• Period: Late 19th century
• Place of Origin: London, England
• Medium: Zoological book illustration / 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.

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