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Bigeye scad, sailfish and surmullet
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Bigeye scad, sailfish and surmullet
Bigeye scad, Selar crumenophthalmus 54, 55, Indo-Pacific sailfish, Istiophorus platypterus 56, and surmullet, Mullus surmuletus 57. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, Augsburg, 1804. Wilhelm (1758-1811) was a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist known as the German Buffon
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Creature Encyclopedia Gottlieb Ichthyology Mullus Sailfish Scad Scomber Tobias Wilhelm Bigeye Indo Pacific Istiophorus
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This stunning handcolored copperplate engraving is a captivating representation of three diverse marine creatures from the Indo-Pacific region, as depicted in Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, published in Augsburg in 1804. The image features the Bigeye Scad (Selar crumenophthalmus, 54), with its vibrant blue and silver scales and large, expressive eyes. Adorning the upper right corner is the majestic Indo-Pacific Sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus, 56), its long, slender body and distinctive sail-like dorsal fin showcased in intricate detail. In the foreground, a Surmullet (Mullus surmuletus, 57) swims gracefully, its silver body and distinctive black lateral line adding to the overall beauty of the composition. Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811) was a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist, known as the German Buffon for his extensive work in the field of ichthyology. His encyclopedia, which includes over 1,000 plates, was a groundbreaking achievement in the documentation and classification of fish species. This particular engraving, with its meticulous attention to detail and vivid colors, stands as a testament to Wilhelm's dedication to the natural world and his desire to share the wonders of the marine realm with future generations.
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