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Barbel, tench and goldfish
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Barbel, tench and goldfish
Barbel, Barbus barbus 153, tench, Tinca tinca 154, and Prussian carp or goldfish, Carassius auratus auratus 155. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, Augsburg, 1804. Wilhelm (1758-1811) was a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist known as the German Buffon
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This exquisitely hand-colored copperplate engraving is a captivating representation of three popular European freshwater fish species: Barbel (Barbus barbus), Tench (Tinca tinca), and Prussian Carp or Goldfish (Carassius auratus auratus). Originally published in Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, Augsburg, 1804, this illustration showcases the intricate details of each fish's anatomy and distinctive features. The Barbel, also known as the European Barbel or European Minnow, is a large, scaleless fish with a long, slender body and distinctive barbels or whisker-like appendages under its chin. It is a popular game fish and an important species in European freshwater ecosystems. The Tench, a member of the Tincidae family, is a large, flat-bodied fish with a distinctive dark lateral stripe and a large, rounded dorsal fin. It is a popular game fish and an important species in European freshwater fisheries. The Prussian Carp, also known as the Goldfish, is a domesticated variant of the Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio). This fish is easily distinguishable by its bright orange or red coloration and long, flowing fins. It is one of the most commonly kept aquarium fish and is also found in many European waterways as an introduced species. Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811), a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist, was a prominent figure in the field of ichthyology during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish was a groundbreaking work that documented over 500 species of fish and helped advance the scientific understanding of these fascinating creatures. This beautiful engraving is a testament to Wilhelm's dedication to the natural world and his skill as an illustrator.
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