Vintage 1840s ichthyology plate: hand-colored fish and anatomy with exquisite detail.
Vintage Red & Green Fish Art Print - 1840s d'Orbigny Plate | Order Yours Today
Make it yours now. This 1840s natural history illustration presents two exquisitely detailed sparoid fishes on a warm, ivory field. The upper fish is olive to slate with orange fins and subtle lateral markings; the lower fish glows in coral and rose tones, its diamond scales and spined dorsal fin rendered with crisp precision. Small scientific insets show a toothed jaw and an eye study, while elegant French and Latin captions anchor the plate. It’s scholarly, serene, and quietly vibrant.
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Select from premium materials: a UV-protected semi-matte poster; a framed poster in black, white, or natural wood; gallery-wrapped canvas on a sturdy 2 cm frame; Alu-Dibond with protective laminate for a sleek, rigid finish; lightweight PVC foam board; or luminous acrylic glass with fine art printing. Every option is color-true, durable, and made to look great for years.
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About the art: sourced from Dictionnaire d’Histoire Naturelle of the 1840s, this plate captures the clarity and care of period scientific engraving. You’ll notice the fine hatch work on scales, the gradient washes along the fins, and the measured spacing of the typography. The contrast between the dusky upper fish and the red sea bream below creates a balanced composition with generous negative space.
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This motif suits kitchens and dining spaces, coastal or nautical interiors, studios, bathrooms, and reading nooks. It pairs well with light woods, linen textures, and clean white walls, or stands out in a gallery wall mix. As a gift, it’s a thoughtful pick for anglers, marine lovers, science enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys vintage illustration.
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We aim to use our resources as efficiently and eco-friendly as possible, so it takes up to three business days to produce your picture. After that, the picture will be shipped via standard delivery the next day. The shipping time by the delivery service usually takes between one to five business days (for bulky goods, such as large canvas/acrylic/Dibond formats).
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