William Saville-Kent
GREAT BARRIER REEF FISHES
GREAT BARRIER REEF FISHES
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Immerse your space in the vibrant, pioneering world of 19th-century marine biology with this stunning print of "Great Barrier Reef Fishes." This is a faithful reproduction of a plate from the groundbreaking 1893 work, "The Great Barrier Reef of Australia," by the English-Australian scientist William Saville-Kent.
Saville-Kent was a pioneer, one of the first to ever photograph and illustrate the reef's corals and fish in vivid colour. This chromolithograph is more than just a fish chart; it is a "living tapestry" of the reef as it was over a century ago. It captures a dense, vibrant community of fish, each one meticulously illustrated with scientific accuracy and incredible artistic flair.
This print is a window into a lost world—a piece of scientific history that captures the awe and wonder of one of the world's greatest natural wonders. It’s the perfect, sophisticated statement piece for any lover of the ocean, science, or history.
