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Fine Art Print : Common sole or Dover sole, Solea solea
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Common sole or Dover sole, Solea solea
Common sole or Dover sole, Solea solea (Pleuronectes solea). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J. Rivington, London, 1802-1808
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Common Donovan Dover Fishes Flatfish Ichthyology Pleuronectes Sole Solea
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the timeless beauty of the underwater world with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image of a Common Sole, or Dover Sole (Solea solea), showcases the intricate details of this intriguing fish. Hand-coloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan in the 18th century, this print is a testament to the rich history of marine life exploration. Bring a piece of natural history into your home or office and add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any space. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 32.9cm (21" x 13")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This exquisitely hand-colored copperplate print showcases the Common Sole or Dover Sole, Solea solea (previously known as Pleuronectes solea), a flatfish species native to the North Atlantic and North Sea. The intricate details of this fish's anatomy are beautifully rendered in this illustration, drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan for his seminal work, "The Natural History of British Fishes," published by Donovan and Rivington in London between 1802 and 1808. The Common Sole is a flatfish of commercial and culinary importance, with a flat, oval body and a uniformly grayish-brown coloration on both sides. Its eyes are situated on the right side of its body, while the left eye is covered and camouflaged, allowing the fish to blend seamlessly into its sandy or muddy habitat on the ocean or river floors. The Common Sole is a valuable target for fisheries due to its delicate, white, edible flesh, which has a mild, sweet taste and a tender texture. This fish is an essential component of traditional European cuisine, particularly in the British Isles, where it is often served with a lemon butter sauce or encrusted in flour and fried. This stunning illustration is a testament to the scientific curiosity and artistic skill of the early 19th century, providing a window into the natural world and the meticulous process of documenting the wonders of the marine realm.
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