Silurus Herbergii/ Der Silberwels/ Le Silure argente/ The Silver- Silure

Article ID DT0538

Title

Silurus Herbergii/ Der Silberwels/ Le Silure argente/ The Silver- Silure

Illustration of a silver catfish. Real catfish have a scaleless, naked skin. The head is flattened, the mouth wide. There is one pair of barbels on the upper jaw and one or two on the lower jaw. The dorsal fin is only small or absent. It is supported by fewer than seven fin rays when present. A fin spine never occurs.

Year

ca. 1785

Artist

Bloch/Hennig

Place of Publication Berlin
Dimensions (cm)17 x 34
ConditionPerfect condition
Coloringoriginal colored
TechniqueCopper print

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30.00 €

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