Banded Diacope

Offered for sale is an antique hand-colored engraving from Ichthyology, Fishes of the Perch Family edited by Sir Willliam Jardine and published between 1841 and 1843.  Each engraving is approximately 4” by 6” and comes matted and mounted on acid free archival materials.

The illustrations for Perches were created by James Hope Stewart, a Scottish natural history artist. Stewart was known for his detailed and vibrant watercolors, brought life to Jardine's The Naturalist's Library series. Stewart's artistry played a significant role in making Jardine's publications visually captivating and scientifically valuable.