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Fine Art Print : Sprat, Sprattus sprattus, and section through a smokehouse showing workers smoking herring in a kipper factory, 18th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving after Jacob Nilson from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish
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Sprat, Sprattus sprattus, and section through a smokehouse showing workers smoking herring in a kipper factory, 18th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving after Jacob Nilson from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish
FLO5004764 Sprat, Sprattus sprattus, and section through a smokehouse showing workers smoking herring in a kipper factory, 18th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving after Jacob Nilson from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, Augsburg, 1804. Wilhelm (1758-1811) was a Bavarian clergy and naturalist known as the German Buffon.; (add.info.: Sprat, Sprattus sprattus, and section through a smokehouse showing workers smoking herring in a kipper factory, 18th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving after Jacob Nilson from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, Augsburg, 1804. Wilhelm (1758-1811) was a Bavarian clergy and naturalist known as the German Buffon.); © Florilegius
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Transport yourself back to the 18th century with this captivating hand-colored copperplate engraving of workers smoking herring in a kipper factory. A unique piece from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection, perfect for adding a touch of history and charm to your home decor.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30cm x 53.3cm (11.8" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving from the 18th century showcases a scene from a kipper factory, where workers are diligently smoking herring. The intricate details in this print provide a fascinating glimpse into the traditional methods used in preserving fish during that time period.
In the foreground, we see Sprat, scientifically known as Sprattus sprattus, swimming gracefully through the water. This small and silvery fish is a common sight in European waters and has been an important food source for centuries.
Moving towards the background of the image, we are transported to the smokehouse where workers are busy at work smoking herring. The process of smoking fish was crucial for extending its shelf life before refrigeration became widely available. It required skill and patience to ensure that each herring was properly cured and preserved.
The artist behind this detailed engraving is Jacob Nilson, whose work was featured in Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish. Wilhelm himself was a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist who earned recognition as the German Buffon for his contributions to natural history.
Overall, this print serves as both a historical document and a stunning piece of art that captures the essence of traditional fishing practices in the 18th century.
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