{"product_id":"spotted-sea-trout-cynoscion-maculatum-by-john-l-petrie-1898","title":"Spotted Sea Trout (Cynoscion maculatum) by John L. Petrie, 1898","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Spotted Sea Trout, Cynoscion maculatum (1898) by John L. Petrie is a masterful Victorian zoological illustration created for William C. Harris’s celebrated The Fishes of North America. Executed as a chromolithograph at the height of late-19th-century natural history publishing, the work reflects an era devoted to scientific accuracy and public education. Petrie’s fish gleams against a calm, bluish-green field, its silvery body and freckled markings rendered with quiet drama and lifelike clarity—an effect heightened by the period practice of sketching from living specimens to capture their true, ephemeral colors before they faded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Petrie’s 1898 plate, carefully produced on your choice of acid-free archival paper or luxurious artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. provides a range of sizes from intimate to statement-making, with optional mounting and framing to suit traditional or contemporary interiors. Personalization is available—add a caption, dedication, or date—to make your print uniquely yours or perfect for gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn L. Petrie was one of the skilled illustrators whose craft defined the golden age of American natural history publishing. Working alongside editor William C. Harris, he helped transform field observation into vivid, accurate visuals that bridged art and science. Chromolithography—layering multiple stones and inks—allowed Petrie’s meticulous draftsmanship and color sense to translate faithfully to the printed page, preserving subtle textures and tones that elevate the image beyond mere documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject itself—the spotted sea trout, Cynoscion maculatum—was a species of keen interest to anglers, ichthyologists, and readers intrigued by North America’s coastal waters at the turn of the century. In this plate, the fish is presented in elegant isolation, a then-modern choice that focuses attention on essential anatomical features and patterning. It captures the spirit of its time: a world eager to catalog and understand the richness of native wildlife as industrialization gathered pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor is key to this print’s enduring charm. Petrie balances a tranquil, bluish-green aquatic backdrop with the fish’s pale silver body, olive-to-green dorsal shading, and the delicate peppering of dark maculations that give the species its name. A soft veil of beige and yellow highlights along the fins and gill cover suggests iridescence, while the smooth, fluid modeling of the form imparts a gentle sense of movement. The result is refined and versatile wall art—equally at home in a coastal living room, study, or modern gallery wall—appealing to anglers, marine enthusiasts, and design lovers who appreciate historical precision paired with timeless beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful, distinctive gift, this print is ideal for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, birthdays, housewarmings, or to celebrate a memorable seaside holiday. Whether for a dedicated fisher, a marine biology student, or anyone drawn to the quiet poetry of natural history illustration, Petrie’s Spotted Sea Trout makes a refined and personal statement.\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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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":58421962047872,"sku":"UM00333006A","price":362.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421962080640,"sku":"UM00333007A","price":974.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421962113408,"sku":"UM00333008A","price":1020.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421962146176,"sku":"UM00333009A","price":584.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421962178944,"sku":"UM00333010A","price":1391.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421962211712,"sku":"UM00333011A","price":1483.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421962244480,"sku":"UM00333012A","price":770.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421962277248,"sku":"UM00333013A","price":2225.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421962310016,"sku":"UM00333014A","price":2317.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421962342784,"sku":"UM00333015A","price":1066.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421962375552,"sku":"UM00333016A","price":4263.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421962408320,"sku":"UM00333017A","price":4263.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421962441088,"sku":"UM00333018A","price":1947.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421962473856,"sku":"UM00333019A","price":8109.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421962506624,"sku":"UM00333020A","price":7600.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421962539392,"sku":"UM00333021A","price":2827.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421962572160,"sku":"UM00333022A","price":12975.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421962604928,"sku":"UM00333023A","price":12048.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421962637696,"sku":"UM00333024A","price":4773.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421962670464,"sku":"UM00333025A","price":17377.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421962703232,"sku":"UM00333026A","price":16218.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_80b348d4-d809-4e4a-8d89-24c2d519856a.jpg?v=1783682437","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.co\/es\/products\/spotted-sea-trout-cynoscion-maculatum-by-john-l-petrie-1898","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}