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The Lane-snapper (Sparus synagris)

Mark Catesby

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two fish. The larger fish has a striped body with reddish-brown and gold colors, a red tail fin and eye. The smaller fish is dark grey with a lighter underbelly and small fins, positioned below the larger fish. The color palette includes warm tones such as reddish-brown, golden yellow, and gray.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1731-1743
Medium
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
4616 × 3422 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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