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The Barracuda (Esox barracuda)

Mark Catesby

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two large fish side by side in a horizontal orientation. The upper fish is dark blue with lighter iridescent scales, while the lower fish is brown with a slightly golden tint. The background is a light beige color. Both fish are shown facing to the right, with sharp teeth visible and detailed fin patterns.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1754
Medium
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
4637 × 3492 px
Public Domain
Yes
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