Antique Print-ELECTRIC CATFISH-Drapiez-1853

‘1. HETEROBRANCHUS ANGUILLARIS – HETEROBRANCHE HARMONT, 2. MALAPTERURUS ELECTRICUS – MALAPTERURE ELECTRIQUE.’ ‘

(1. Catfish, 2. Electric catfish.)

Made by F.J. Desmares after Pierre Auguste Joseph Drapiez (1778-1856).

Engraving with original hand colouring, heightened with arabic gum on wove (vellin) paper.

Sheet size: 16.5 x 24.5 cm (6.5 x 9.65 inch).

Condition: fair, given age. Overall browning. Sheet overall a little browned, left edge minimally frayed. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

ELECTRIC CATFISH

(PCO) C139-11

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

This attractive original antique print / plate originates from: ‘Dictionnaire Classique des Sciences Naturelles …’ (Classic dictionary of natural sciences), by M. Drapiez. published in Brussels, 1853. This work elaborates on the work of Buffon, Daubenton, Lacepede, Cuvier, de Jussieu a.o. Artists and Engravers: Pierre Auguste Joseph Drapiez (1778-1856) was a Belgian naturalist.