{"product_id":"striped-mullet-mugil-brasiliensis-by-john-l-petrie-1898","title":"Striped Mullet (Mugil brasiliensis) by John L. Petrie, 1898","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Striped Mullet, Mugil brasiliensis (1898) by John L. Petrie arrives from the golden age of American natural history illustration, when art and science converged on the printed page. Created for William C. Harris’s landmark portfolio The Fishes of North America, Petrie’s plate reflects the late‑Victorian pursuit of accuracy in both anatomy and coloration. Working from freshly collected specimens, he sought to capture the living sheen of the fish before it faded—resulting in a study that balances meticulous observation with painterly elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a high‑quality fine art print, produced by The Unique Maps Co. on your choice of acid‑free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Select from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional framing and matting. We’re happy to personalize your piece with custom captions, dedication lines, or coastal coordinates, and can accommodate bespoke sizing to complete your gallery wall or study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn L. Petrie was a skilled American naturalist illustrator active in the late 19th century, recognized for translating field‑collected specimens into richly detailed images for publication. His collaboration with editor and angler William C. Harris helped set a standard for ichthyological art in the United States, using the best reproductive technologies of the day to convey lifelike color and form to a broad audience of scientists, sportsmen, and curious readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject—Striped Mullet (Mugil brasiliensis)—is a classic fish of coastal and estuarine waters in the western Atlantic. Hardy and streamlined, mullet have long supported coastal communities and fisheries, making them emblematic of working waterways and tidal ecosystems. Petrie’s 1898 plate belongs to a moment when conservation‑minded cataloging and popular sport angling overlapped, and the resulting image doubles as both scientific document and cultural artifact of the American fin‑de‑siècle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and design are handled with particular finesse: the water recedes in soft blues and cool grays, while the fish itself reads in natural olive‑greens and warm, silvery browns, accented with yellow undertones that play along the fins and eye. Close attention to scale texture and the gentle mottling of the flanks heightens realism, and a careful use of light and shadow gives the body a convincing three‑dimensional presence against the tranquil backdrop. The composition feels poised in motion—dynamic yet balanced—evoking the quiet of a still pool just as the mullet glides through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs décor, this print brings a refined coastal palette—blue, green, and sunlit yellow—into living rooms, offices, libraries, and lake or seaside homes. It pairs beautifully with other plates from the same era, but also stands alone as a conversation piece that bridges fine art and field study, inviting closer look after closer look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for anglers, marine biologists, and lovers of classic natural history, this Petrie plate suits occasions from Christmas and Father’s Day to housewarmings and retirement celebrations—and is especially meaningful for anyone who has recently visited or returned from the coast.\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":58421965291904,"sku":"UM00332880A","price":362.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421965324672,"sku":"UM00332881A","price":974.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421965357440,"sku":"UM00332882A","price":1020.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421965390208,"sku":"UM00332883A","price":584.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421965422976,"sku":"UM00332884A","price":1391.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421965455744,"sku":"UM00332885A","price":1483.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421965488512,"sku":"UM00332886A","price":770.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421965521280,"sku":"UM00332887A","price":2225.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421965554048,"sku":"UM00332888A","price":2317.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421965586816,"sku":"UM00332889A","price":1066.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421965619584,"sku":"UM00332890A","price":4263.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421965652352,"sku":"UM00332891A","price":4263.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421965685120,"sku":"UM00332892A","price":1947.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421965717888,"sku":"UM00332893A","price":8109.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421965750656,"sku":"UM00332894A","price":7600.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421965783424,"sku":"UM00332895A","price":2827.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421965816192,"sku":"UM00332896A","price":12975.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421965848960,"sku":"UM00332897A","price":12048.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421965881728,"sku":"UM00332898A","price":4773.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421965914496,"sku":"UM00332899A","price":17377.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421965947264,"sku":"UM00332900A","price":16218.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_b3e27e92-4090-4090-8668-05fd4c0ba26b.jpg?v=1783682401","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.co\/fr\/products\/striped-mullet-mugil-brasiliensis-by-john-l-petrie-1898","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}