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Black goby, Gobius niger
Black goby, Gobius niger. 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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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate print showcases the Black Goby, Gobius niger, a small, intricately patterned fish native to the North Atlantic and North Sea. Drawn and engraved by the renowned Irish naturalist Edward Donovan, this illustration is a stunning example of the meticulous detail and artistry that characterized the Natural History of British Fishes, published between 1802 and 1808 by Donovan and Rivington in London. The Black Goby, with its slender body and distinctive black spots, is a common inhabitant of shallow, rocky shores and sandy bottoms in the Atlantic and North Sea. A member of the goby family, this fish is an excellent swimmer and burrows into the sand or gravel to hide from predators. Its diet consists mainly of small crustaceans and mollusks. Donovan's illustration captures the Black Goby's intricate scales, fin details, and the subtle coloration that makes it an essential component of the marine and river ecosystems. The copperplate engraving process, which involved transferring the image from a copper plate to paper using acid, allowed for the creation of high-quality, detailed prints that were widely used in scientific research and education during the 18th and 19th centuries. This print is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world and the importance of scientific exploration and documentation. It also highlights the artistic prowess of Edward Donovan and the significance of his contributions to the fields of ichthyology and zoology.
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