Aeg, Scandinavian Fish, 1895, Lithograph

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Atlantic Cod, Haddock, Garfish, and Sand Eel - Diverse Scandinavian Fish Lithograph This magnificent 19th-century lithograph from *Skandinaviens Fiskar* features … Read more Atlantic Cod, Haddock, Garfish, and Sand Eel - Diverse Scandinavian Fish Lithograph This magnificent 19th-century lithograph from *Skandinaviens Fiskar* features an array of iconic Scandinavian fish species: the Atlantic Cod (Gadus callarias), Haddock (Gadus aeglefinus), Garfish (Rhamphistoma belone), and Sand Eel (Ammodytes lanceolatus). Illustrated with scientific accuracy and artistic finesse by Wilhelm von Wright and C. Erdmann, and published by P. A. Norstedt & Söners Förlag in Stockholm, this plate exemplifies the beauty and diversity of northern marine life. At the top of the print, the Atlantic Cod (Gadus callarias) is depicted with its robust, elongated body and characteristic barbel under the chin. The soft olive-gray coloring and fine shading enhance the natural texture of its scales, while the darker lateral line adds contrast and definition. The finely detailed dorsal and anal fins reflect the cod’s powerful and agile swimming capabilities. As a cornerstone of Scandinavian and North Atlantic fisheries, the Atlantic Cod is celebrated for its culinary and commercial value. Below the cod, the Haddock (Gadus aeglefinus) is shown with a slightly more streamlined body and a distinctive dark lateral line running from head to tail. See less