Exocetus

Charles Alexandre Lesueur

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two species of flying fish, along with detailed illustrations of their facial features. The drawing includes two main depictions of fish labeled as "1" and "2", with each showing intricate details of the fish's scales and fins, highlighting their distinctive wings which resemble those of an insect. Above and below these two main illustrations, diagrams labeled "a" and "b" provide close-up views of the fish's head and facial features. The species are titled "Exocetus," with specific identifications of "1. E. Nuthalii" and "2. E. Fasciatus" written below the images. The drawing is rendered in fine lines and shading on a textured background.