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Fish wives washing pollock in a shed, 18th century
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Fish wives washing pollock in a shed, 18th century
Pollock, Pollachius virens, and fish wives washing fish in tubs and arranging them on palettes. 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 handcolored copperplate engraving, taken from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, published in Augsburg in 1804, offers a glimpse into the world of 18th century fish processing. The scene depicts a group of dedicated fishwives diligently washing and preparing pollock, a marine creature of the cod family, with the scientific name Pollachius virens. The women are shown working in a shed, surrounded by tubs filled with water, barrels, and palettes. Their deft hands move with practiced ease as they scrub the fish, removing scales and impurities. Once cleaned, the pollock are carefully arranged on the palettes to dry. Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811), a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist, was a renowned figure in his time, known as the German Buffon for his extensive work in the field of ichthyology. His encyclopedia, which was one of the most comprehensive works on fish at the time, was a testament to his deep knowledge and passion for marine creatures. The intricately detailed engraving not only showcases the daily life of fishwives but also provides a valuable record of the methods used for fish processing during the 18th century. The handcoloring adds a vibrant touch to the image, making it an aesthetically pleasing work of art as well as an important historical document.
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