This exquisite print are from the largest reference work of the Enlightenment, the 196 volume, Tableau Encyclopedique er Methodique des Trois Regnes de la Nature, published in Paris between 1789 and 1832. French naturalist, professor and priest, Pierre Joseph Bonnaterre (1752-1804) was commissioned by the publisher Panckoucke to edit the sections on zoology. To illustrate the ichthyology volume, Bonnaterre copied everything that was available of Bloch’s masterpiece and from works by such eminent authors as Catesby, Willughby, Rondelet and Salviani, to assemble a collection of over 400 wonderful species. Artist Robert Benard Medium Hand-coloured engraving Size 24 cm x 31 cm  Date 1789-1832 Condition Report This work is in very good to excellent condition overall. Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. This item is professionally protected by handmade packing. The Certificate of Authenticity is included.