c.1785 Fresh Water Fish – Vintage Natural History Prints

A Refined Study of Freshwater Fish from the 18th Century

Dating from c.1785, this elegant collection revives an original set of late-18th-century French natural history illustrations, depicting four different freshwater fish species in exquisite detail. Each print showcases the delicate balance of scientific observation and artistic skill typical of the period.

Designed for a Striking Gallery Wall

Curated to be displayed together, these freshwater fish prints form a harmonious gallery wall, bringing character, movement, and historic charm to your interior.

Digitally Restored in Our Lancashire Studio

Each illustration has been painstakingly digitally remastered in our Lancashire studio, carefully repairing age-related wear and restoring the vivid colour, texture, and clarity of the original artwork.

Archival Printing for Exceptional Quality

Printed using archival-grade fine art methods, these fish prints offer superb tonal depth, detail, and long-lasting durability, ensuring they remain vibrant for years to come.

Sustainably Framed & Ready to Hang

Mounted in elegant frames crafted from sustainable wood, these vintage freshwater fish prints arrive ready to hang, making them an effortless addition to your space.

British Craftsmanship with a Minimal Footprint

As with all our artwork, every component is hand cut, printed, and assembled in Britain, creating pictures of distinction with a minimal carbon footprint.

Perfect for Classic & Coastal Interiors

Ideal for kitchens, dining rooms, studies, hallways, or coastal-inspired interiors, these freshwater fish prints add calm sophistication and natural history appeal.

Key Features

• Vintage freshwater fish illustrations from c.1785

• Four different fish species

• Late-18th-century French natural history artwork

• Digitally restored in Lancashire, UK

• Archival-grade fine art printing

• Sustainably sourced wood frames

• Hand cut, printed, and assembled in Britain

• Ready to hang as a gallery wall

• Minimal carbon footprint production