This is a drawing of a fish. The artwork shows a fish with a grey body, small red spots, a yellow mark near its gills, detailed fins with dark lines, textured scales, and a vivid reddish-orange eye. Written text below the image identifies the fish as "Perca venenosa (poisonous)" or "The Rock Fish," from the location "Bahamas." It appears to be a historical or botanical illustration for educational or scientific purposes.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1754
- Medium
- etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4616 × 3522 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original