Goldfish
Goldfish (Carassius auratus) — Allgemeine Naturgeschichte der Fische · Marcus Elieser Bloch · 1782–1795.
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Where it works
A goldfish by Bloch, bright orange-red from nose to tail with a tall dorsal fin, drawn side-on on aged cream. The strongest color in his fish, it suits a bathroom, kitchen or child's room on white, teal or navy walls at 24×16 in black, paired with his Mahi-Mahi.
Style, size & framing detail
- Style
- Antique natural-history plate
- Era
- 19th century
- Orientation
- Landscape
- Palette
- orange, red, cream
- Mood
- bold, playful
- Rooms
- kitchen, bathroom, kids room
- Good gift for
- him, anglers
Size. We'd hang this one at 24×16. Prints at 18×12, 24×16 in — 18×12 for a shelf, desk or a gallery-wall grid; 24×16 above a console or sideboard.
Framing. A slim black or natural wood frame right to the plate edge; the plate's own margin frames the subject.
Pairing. Hangs alone or as a matched pair; three or more prints are 10% off.
