{"product_id":"brown-or-german-trout-salmo-fario-by-john-l-petrie-1898","title":"Brown or German Trout (Salmo fario) by John L. Petrie, 1898","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn L. Petrie’s The Brown or German Trout, Salmo fario (1898) is a luminous Victorian zoological illustration created for William C. Harris’s landmark natural history series, The Fishes of North America. In the late 19th century—before color photography could reliably capture subtle iridescence—artists like Petrie worked in close concert with naturalists to depict wildlife with exacting fidelity. Here, the trout’s poised, streamlined profile is rendered with scientific precision and a painter’s sensitivity, balancing clarity with atmosphere to celebrate a species prized by anglers and biologists alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as a high-quality fine art print, this piece is available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. produces each print with museum-grade inks to honor the depth and nuance of the original chromolithograph. Choose from a range of sizes, with optional professional framing to arrive ready to hang. Personalization—such as captioning, a commemorative date, or a dedication—can be added on request, making this a truly bespoke addition to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Petrie was among the accomplished illustrators who elevated natural history publishing in the Victorian era. His draftsmanship and color control—vital in chromolithography—capture minute anatomical cues: the set of the fins, the taper of the jawline, and the delicate gradations across the scales. His work exemplifies the 19th-century union of art and science, where empirical observation met refined technique on the printed page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this subject matters: Depicted under the historical Latin name Salmo fario, the brown (or “German”) trout was a subject of intense interest during the period, admired for its sporting qualities and ecological significance. Publications like The Fishes of North America sought to document species with unprecedented accuracy, reflecting a growing cultural investment in biodiversity, fisheries science, and environmental awareness. This plate distills that moment—when careful looking and careful printing helped the public see nature anew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor, style, and design: Petrie’s palette centers on harmonies of green, yellow, and gray, with muted browns and cool blues suggesting a tranquil, flowing habitat. Fine stippling marks the trout’s dark spotting, while controlled, smooth strokes model the sheen of the scales and the soft play of light along the dorsal surface. The background’s gentle, sweeping washes imply water’s motion without distracting from the crisp anatomical detail. As a print, it brings a quiet elegance to interiors—equally at home in a study, a library, a lakeside cabin, or a modern living space that embraces organic textures and earth tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis enduring classic of natural history illustration makes a thoughtful gift for anglers, fly-fishing enthusiasts, conservationists, and anyone who loves the poetry of water and wildlife. Ideal for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, birthdays, retirements, housewarmings, or to welcome home someone returning from a memorable fishing trip, it’s a beautifully scholarly—and beautifully decorative—way to honor both art and the natural world.\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":58421967159680,"sku":"UM00332964A","price":362.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421967192448,"sku":"UM00332965A","price":974.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421967225216,"sku":"UM00332966A","price":1020.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421967257984,"sku":"UM00332967A","price":584.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421967290752,"sku":"UM00332968A","price":1391.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421967323520,"sku":"UM00332969A","price":1483.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421967356288,"sku":"UM00332970A","price":770.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421967389056,"sku":"UM00332971A","price":2225.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421967421824,"sku":"UM00332972A","price":2317.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421967454592,"sku":"UM00332973A","price":1066.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421967487360,"sku":"UM00332974A","price":4263.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421967520128,"sku":"UM00332975A","price":4263.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421967552896,"sku":"UM00332976A","price":1947.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421967585664,"sku":"UM00332977A","price":8109.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421967618432,"sku":"UM00332978A","price":7600.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421967651200,"sku":"UM00332979A","price":2827.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421967683968,"sku":"UM00332980A","price":12975.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421967716736,"sku":"UM00332981A","price":12048.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421967749504,"sku":"UM00332982A","price":4773.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421967782272,"sku":"UM00332983A","price":17377.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421967815040,"sku":"UM00332984A","price":16218.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_74eb15e6-72e0-4c44-b6e3-5c96a2244010.jpg?v=1783682489","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.co\/fr\/products\/brown-or-german-trout-salmo-fario-by-john-l-petrie-1898","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}