Old engraving from 1923 - Fish by A. Millot - Water illustration

Authentic engraving from 1923 (103 years ago!). This is not a modern reproduction, but a genuine antique engraving. Subject: Fish. Artist: Adolphe Millot. Size: 20 X 29 cm. Edition: 1923. Elegant vintage cream-white paper. Condition: Very good, with slight signs of age. The artist of the work is Adolphe Millot (1857-1921), a famous French illustrator in the fields of natural history. This engraving comes from an old 20th-century dictionary and illustrates the artistic and scientific craftsmanship of the time: a true time capsule, both decorative and educational. A magnificent plate illustrating a wide variety of marine and freshwater fish species. Each species is represented with precision and fidelity, showcasing the diversity of shapes, colours, and sizes. Notable species include the bass, tuna, various rays, pike, sturgeon, and many other carefully labelled species. Secure shipping: Rigid protection to ensure condition upon arrival. Bulk purchase: Possible discounts for purchasing multiple plates. Contact me to optimise shipping costs. More choices in my shop - Browse my other lithographs and prints for more botany and zoology. Reference: 101-1-619. Texts inscribed on the engraving: FISH - Bass, Seahorse, Tuna, Serran, Anchovy, Mullet, Torpedo, Eagle, Dorse, Sole, Flounder, Mackerel, Ray, Marlin, Turbot, Signath, Sardine, Herring, Shark, Dogfish, Perch, Eel, Trout, Barbel, Smelt, Pike, Stickleback, Sturgeon, Lamprey, Minnow, Goby, Roach, Burbot, Carp, Tench, Bitterling, Bream. --- Ocean, biodiversity, curiosity cabinet, nature, zoology, ichthyology, aquatic, marine. This plate presents a characteristic scientific naturalist style of the early 20th century, inheriting the great encyclopaedic traditions.