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Fish, c1850. Artist: Robert Kent Thomas
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Fish, c1850. Artist: Robert Kent Thomas
Fish, c1850. Around the central image are vignettes of boats fishing for mackerel, and for anchovies with flares, of spearing fish and catching with rod and line. Cod is being preserved by salting and hanging up to dry and herrings are being packed in barrels for curing. Isinglass, a pure gelatin used as a clarifying agent in jellies, for glue and for food preservation, is being prepared from the swimbladders of fish. Fish is being sold in a market, and being served as food. From Graphic Illustrations of Animals and Their Utility to Man by Thomas Varty. (London, c1850)
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This lithograph print, titled "Fish, c1850" by artist Robert Kent Thomas, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of fishing and its various aspects during the 19th century. The central image showcases an array of fish being caught and prepared for consumption. Surrounding this scene are vignettes depicting different fishing techniques and practices. The artwork portrays boats engaged in mackerel and anchovy fishing using flares, as well as individuals spearing fish or catching them with rod and line. It also highlights the preservation methods employed at that time; cod is shown being salted and hung up to dry while herrings are packed in barrels for curing. One intriguing aspect captured in this print is the preparation of isinglass from fish swimbladders. Isinglass was widely used as a clarifying agent in jellies, glue production, and food preservation during that era. Additionally, the bustling fish market scene depicted reveals people buying fresh seafood while others enjoy their dinner at nearby dining establishments. This emphasizes how integral fish were to both industry and sustenance during this period. Overall, Robert Kent Thomas skillfully captures the vibrant colors associated with aquatic life alongside various elements such as boats, barrels, fishermen, markets - all essential components of the thriving fishing trade in 19th-century London.
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