{"product_id":"freshwater-drum-aplodinotus-grunniens-by-john-l-petrie-1898","title":"Freshwater Drum (Aplodinotus grunniens) by John L. Petrie, 1898","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fresh Water Drum, or Sheepshead (Aplodinotus grunniens), by John L. Petrie, 1898, is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration created at the height of late 19th‑century natural-history publishing. Originally issued as a chromolithograph for William C. Harris’s ambitious The Fishes of North America, the plate marries meticulous scientific observation with a refined artistic eye. Petrie’s rendering showcases the fish with precise anatomical fidelity and natural coloration, reflecting the era’s commitment to studying and painting living specimens before their hues faded—an approach that endowed these images with remarkable realism and enduring appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Petrie’s plate, produced on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. provides a range of sizes from intimate to statement-making, with optional custom framing and conservation-grade glazing to protect your artwork for decades. Personalization is available—add a gift inscription, a custom caption with the common and scientific names, or request bespoke sizing to fit a specific wall. Each piece is carefully color-checked so the soft aquatic greens, golden notes, and silvery grays sing just as they do in the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn L. Petrie was a skilled natural-history artist working in the era when illustrated field studies played an essential role in cataloging North American wildlife. Collaborating with editor and angler William C. Harris, Petrie contributed richly observed plates that balanced clarity with beauty. His work helped make complex ichthyological features understandable to both scholars and the broader public, while keeping faith with the scientific ideals of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here—Aplodinotus grunniens, commonly called the freshwater drum or “sheepshead”—is a distinctive North American species known for its rounded body, drumming sounds, and broad habitat across rivers and lakes. Petrie captures the fish with a lifelike sense of motion: the gentle arc of the spine, the neatly fanned dorsal and caudal fins, and the subtle modeling around the gill cover all point to close study from life. As a document of ecological curiosity and 19th‑century craft, it represents an era when art served as a primary vehicle for scientific understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and design are handled with a master’s restraint. A calm wash of green suggests the translucence of shallow water, while yellowed highlights along the flank tip the scales toward a pearly sheen. Cool gray-silver notes on the body and fins are broken by fine stippling and crisp scale edges, creating texture that feels almost tactile. The result is a graceful, balanced composition—scientifically precise yet warmly decorative—that complements study walls, lake-house interiors, and spaces that favor classic, nature-inspired décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a gift, this print is a thoughtful choice for anglers, biologists, and lovers of vintage natural history. It’s perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, Father’s or Mother’s Day, Christmas, or to welcome someone home from a memorable day on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e a different size, a different colour, a special frame \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e then please \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e. I usually respond within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003emore examples of personalisation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also choose to \u003cem\u003eage\u003c\/em\u003e your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/sepia-aged-maps\"\u003elots of examples of other aged artwork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 36x20in (90x50cm) version of this art print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/map-finishes-framed-canvas\"\u003estandard frames\u003c\/a\u003e come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58422041018752,"sku":"UM00333395A","price":40.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58422041051520,"sku":"UM00333396A","price":113.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58422041084288,"sku":"UM00333397A","price":118.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58422041117056,"sku":"UM00333398A","price":78.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58422041149824,"sku":"UM00333399A","price":161.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58422041182592,"sku":"UM00333400A","price":172.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58422041215360,"sku":"UM00333401A","price":94.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58422041248128,"sku":"UM00333402A","price":258.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58422041280896,"sku":"UM00333403A","price":269.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58422041313664,"sku":"UM00333404A","price":123.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58422041346432,"sku":"UM00333405A","price":355.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58422041379200,"sku":"UM00333406A","price":409.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58422041411968,"sku":"UM00333407A","price":226.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58422041444736,"sku":"UM00333408A","price":942.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58422041477504,"sku":"UM00333409A","price":942.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58422041510272,"sku":"UM00333410A","price":301.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58422041543040,"sku":"UM00333411A","price":1508.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58422041575808,"sku":"UM00333412A","price":1508.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58422041608576,"sku":"UM00333413A","price":495.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58422041641344,"sku":"UM00333414A","price":2019.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58422041674112,"sku":"UM00333415A","price":1933.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_b412e3d8-fdde-4954-8e39-ec57673c18e3.jpg?v=1783685353","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.eu\/de\/products\/freshwater-drum-aplodinotus-grunniens-by-john-l-petrie-1898","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}