Marine Life · 18th century
€ 110
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
General age-related toning. Some wear and soiling, especially on the right side with lower margin cut short. Please study image carefully. A brownish hue due to age.
Antique Print of Various Marine Life Including Gymnothorax Afer (Dark Moray), c.1800
This original handcolored copperplate engraving features various species of marine life, including Gymnothorax afer, commonly known as the dark moray eel. It originates from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's renowned Bilderbuch für Kinder (Picture Book for Children), published between 1790 and 1830. This iconic work, comprising 12 volumes and over 1,200 engraved plates, served as an educational tool for children, blending scientific precision with artistic beauty.
The engraving highlights the dark moray's distinctive features, along with other eel-like species, depicted with meticulous detail and vibrant coloration. Bertuch, a celebrated German publisher, contributed significantly to natural history education through this comprehensive visual encyclopedia. This rare piece is an excellent addition for collectors of marine zoology or historical prints.
Condition: Fair. General age-related toning. Some wear and soiling, especially on the right side with lower margin cut short. Please study images carefully.
Date: c.1800
