Gustav von Hayek Fish Journal — Zoological Atlas 1887 Austro-Hungarian Chromolithograph

Gustav von Hayek (1836–1911) illustrated Plates 044 and 045 for the Wielki atlas do zoologii, botaniki i mineralogii in 1887, capturing a remarkable diversity of fish species — freshwater and marine, tropical and temperate — with a scientific precision and chromatic mastery that no photograph of the era could match, working within the great tradition of Habsburg natural history illustration that understood the systematic documentation of the visible world as both a scientific and a cultural imperative, producing images that remain among the most beautiful works of ichthyological illustration ever made.

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Product Details

• Format: Hardcover journal with matte laminated full-wrap cover
• Pages: 150 lined pages (75 sheets) with perforations for easy removal
• Binding: Casewrap sewn binding — flexible and lay-flat
• Dimensions: 5.75 × 8 inches
• Weight: 250 g (0.55 lbs)
• Cover: Matte laminated full-wrap print

Perfect For

• Lovers of natural history illustration and Victorian zoological art
• Admirers of Austro-Hungarian science and the great 19th-century atlases
• Aquarium enthusiasts, marine biologists, and ichthyology students
• Divers, snorkelers, and ocean lovers documenting aquatic life
• Thoughtful gift for naturalists, collectors, and lovers of rare illustrated books
• Anyone captivated by the beauty and diversity of fish in the natural world