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C. Macrolepidotus

Charles Alexandre Lesueur

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a black and white illustration of a fish labeled as "C. Macrolepidotus." The fish has scales covering its body, a forked tail, and distinct fins. The color palette is monochrome with varying shades of black and white. To the left, there is a smaller illustration of the fish's mouth, and to the right, there is a smaller illustration of part of its fin. The fish is positioned horizontally across the central section of the image on a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
1817/1821
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4814 × 3287 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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