Mark Catesby Engraving, "Coney Fish and Cottonwick"

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Mark Catesby (British, 1683-1749) Engraving of "Coney Fish and Cottonwick", unframed. Catesby was a highly celebrated naturalist and artist of … Read more Mark Catesby (British, 1683-1749) Engraving of "Coney Fish and Cottonwick", unframed. Catesby was a highly celebrated naturalist and artist of the period. His hand-colored engravings are admired for their rich colors, and combination of scientific accuracy with artistic charm. This engraving originates from Catesby's publication, 'The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands'. Engraving on paper depicts two fish from the coastal waters of the American colonies. The upper specimen (Coney Fish) is labeled 'Perca', and below the Cottonwick fish is labeled 'Perca cauda nigra'. The Coney fish (upper) is shown with a warm brown body densely patterned with blue-gray spots, while the lower fish is in cool blue-green tones with pale yellow striping along the flank and a darker tail.
This is a versatile statement piece for modern interiors. It is perfect for coastal or nautical-inspired spaces, and works beautifully as standalone artwork or on a gallery wall. This striking fish engraving complements contemporary, traditional, transitional, or modern eclectic decor, bringing both scholarly heritage and visual drama to any interior. See less