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The Mangrove Snapper (Labrus griseus)

Mark Catesby

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an illustration of a fish with spiny dorsal fins and a prominent tail fin. The fish is colored in shades of brown with a gradient that fades to lighter hues along its belly, complemented by darker detailing on its scales. Its eye is accentuated with a reddish-brown outline. The fish is positioned horizontally in the center of the image against a plain, light background.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1754
Medium
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
4616 × 3411 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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