1860s Genuine antique fish engraving, hand coloured, framed original vintage wall art

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Genuine 165-year-old copperplate engraving with hand colouring. A rare and unique depiction of the Spanish Bream by British naturalist Jonathan Couch. Charming historical piece, fr amed with solid wood and custom mount behind glass. In remarkable condition for it's age. 40cm x 35cm frame 23cm x 14cm artwork Jonathan Couch (1789-1870) was a Cornish doctor, naturalist and artist, often referred to as the surgeon of Polporro. Born in Polperro, studied in London and returned to Polporro 1810. Author of Fishes of the British Isles, and posthumously, History of Polperro, in 1871." Show more