Antique Print-BIRD WRASSE-FISH-Drapiez-1853

‘GOMPHOSUS TRICOLOR – GOMPHOSE LACEPEDE.’ (BIRD WRASSE, THE COMMON NAME OF THE BIRD WRASSE REFERS TO THE FISH’S LONG SNOUT THAT IS THOUGHT TO RESEMBLE A BIRD’S BEAK.) ‘

Made by an anonymous engraver after Pierre Auguste Joseph Drapiez (1778-1856).

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

Sheet size: 16 x 22.5 cm (6.3 x 8.86 inch).

Condition: good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

BIRD WRASSE-FISH

(PCO) C139-12

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.