{"product_id":"kingfish-mentichirrhus-nebulosus-by-john-l-petrie-1898","title":"Kingfish (Mentichirrhus nebulosus) by John L. Petrie, 1898","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn L. Petrie’s Victorian zoological illustration, The Kingfish, Whiting, or Barb, Mentichirrhus nebulosus (1898), captures a prized coastal species with the poised clarity of late-19th-century scientific art. Created for the monumental natural history series The Fishes of North America, the plate exemplifies the period’s commitment to realism—uniting field observation with studio finesse to educate as much as to delight. Executed as a chromolithograph in New York in 1898, Petrie’s work revels in anatomy, texture, and the play of light across a living surface, embodying the era’s fascination with biology and exacting draftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print, faithfully reproduced from the original. Choose acid-free archival paper for a crisp, elegant finish or artist’s cotton canvas for a subtly textured, painterly presence. Available in a range of sizes, with optional framing to suit classic or contemporary interiors, each piece is produced to order by The Unique Maps Co. Personalization is welcome—add a custom caption, dedication, or date—and custom sizing can be arranged on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetrie was a leading illustrator within America’s golden age of natural history publishing, where chromolithography unlocked previously unattainable nuances of hue and sheen. His collaboration on The Fishes of North America with publisher William C. Harris cemented a reputation for scientific accuracy paired with luminous color that feels alive decades later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject itself—known along the coast as the kingfish, whiting, or barb—speaks to the period’s desire to document life “before the colors faded.” In the 1890s, growing interest in field science and accessible education brought realistic wildlife portraits into libraries, classrooms, and parlors, turning precise images like this into cultural touchstones for anglers, naturalists, and the simply curious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor is central to the print’s appeal. A restrained palette of sea-glass greens and gentle grays is enlivened by pale yellow glints along the fins and scales, suggesting motion through shallow water. Meticulous stippling and smooth, flowing strokes map the fish’s anatomy and surface patterning, while a softly graded background keeps the specimen in clear, elegant relief. The scientific name (Mentichirrhus nebulosus) appears as a crisp anchor of taxonomy, making the print as instructive as it is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimeless in a study, library, or coastal-inspired interior, this piece also pairs beautifully with other natural history plates for a curated gallery wall. It makes a thoughtful gift for anglers, marine biologists, and ocean lovers—perfect for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, a housewarming, or to celebrate someone returning from a memorable seaside trip.\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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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":58421967847808,"sku":"UM00333090A","price":42.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421967880576,"sku":"UM00333091A","price":113.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421967913344,"sku":"UM00333092A","price":118.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421967946112,"sku":"UM00333093A","price":67.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421967978880,"sku":"UM00333094A","price":161.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421968011648,"sku":"UM00333095A","price":172.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421968044416,"sku":"UM00333096A","price":89.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421968077184,"sku":"UM00333097A","price":258.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421968109952,"sku":"UM00333098A","price":269.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421968142720,"sku":"UM00333099A","price":123.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421968175488,"sku":"UM00333100A","price":495.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421968208256,"sku":"UM00333101A","price":495.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421968241024,"sku":"UM00333102A","price":226.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421968273792,"sku":"UM00333103A","price":942.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421968306560,"sku":"UM00333104A","price":883.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421968339328,"sku":"UM00333105A","price":328.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421968372096,"sku":"UM00333106A","price":1508.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421968404864,"sku":"UM00333107A","price":1400.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421968437632,"sku":"UM00333108A","price":555.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421968470400,"sku":"UM00333109A","price":2020.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421968503168,"sku":"UM00333110A","price":1885.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_19f7f656-d45f-48e0-bcb4-97bde7ed7fa0.jpg?v=1783682450","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.eu\/fr\/products\/kingfish-mentichirrhus-nebulosus-by-john-l-petrie-1898","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}