Poster about barracuda and red mullet, based on an old engraving from 1849

Poster of the barracuda and the red mullet, after an 1849 engraving from Charles Dessalines D'Orbigny's Universal Dictionary of Natural History. Dimensions: 21 X 29 cm. Frame not included. High-quality, thick paper, 250 g/m². Shipped securely in a rigid package. This superb illustration showcases two iconic fish of temperate and tropical seas: the barracuda, with its elongated, silvery silhouette, and the red mullet, recognizable by its red and pink colors and characteristic barbels. The details of the scales, fins, and delicately enhanced hues demonstrate the care taken in 19th-century natural history engravings. An ideal decorative piece for a nautical-themed interior, a fisherman's cottage, a cabinet of curiosities, or the study of an ichthyology enthusiast. Also perfect in association with nautical objects such as a sextant, an antique compass, a model boat or natural seashells.