{"product_id":"common-bullhead-amiurus-nebulosus-by-john-l-petrie-1898","title":"Common Bullhead (Amiurus nebulosus) by John L. Petrie, 1898","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Common Bullhead or Horned Pout, Amiurus nebulosus (1898) by John L. Petrie is a refined Victorian zoological illustration that marries scientific precision with painterly grace. Created for William C. Harris’s ambitious The Fishes of North America, Petrie’s study reflects the late 19th-century drive toward Realism—depicting nature as it truly appears, without embellishment. Working from freshly caught specimens, Petrie captured the catfish’s living coloration and subtle surface textures, then rendered them in rich chromolithography so the plate would speak to both naturalists and the angling public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a high-quality fine art print of Petrie’s 1898 plate, faithfully reproduced and available on acid-free archival paper or luxurious artist’s cotton canvas. Printed with museum-grade pigments for enduring color, it comes in a range of sizes to fit your space, with custom scaling available on request. The Unique Maps Co. also offers professional framing in classic finishes, along with personalization options such as printed titleplates or a short dedication—ideal for creating a bespoke gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn L. Petrie was a skilled late-Victorian scientific illustrator whose ichthyological works balanced accuracy with aesthetic clarity. His collaboration with editor and author William C. Harris placed him at the heart of a project meant to elevate natural history publishing: bringing field observation, informed draftsmanship, and cutting-edge color printing into harmony. Petrie’s careful observation—especially of anatomy, fin structure, and skin patterning—helped set a high bar for North American fish illustration at the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate highlights the Common Bullhead, also known as the Horned Pout—an accessible, much-loved North American catfish. Labeled Amiurus nebulosus in the 1898 work (now commonly classified as Ameiurus nebulosus), the species is instantly recognizable by its whisker-like barbels and sturdy, tapering body. As part of a lavishly illustrated series that appealed to both scientists and sportsmen, the image speaks to a moment when documenting biodiversity was as much cultural project as scientific endeavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is quintessentially naturalistic: earthy browns, muted greens, and soft yellows bring the fish to life against a subdued background. Fine, detailed strokes articulate the satiny, mottled skin and the angular rays of the fins, while the softly washed setting suggests water without competing for attention. The restrained contrast keeps the eye on the elegant silhouette and lifelike modeling, making this a beautifully composed statement for a study, library, or lake house. It’s an artwork you’ll want to linger over—an exemplar of 19th-century scientific realism that doubles as a serene, conversation-worthy print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and timeless, this piece makes a superb gift for anglers, natural history lovers, and anyone with a fondness for North American waters. Consider it for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, a housewarming, or as a welcome-home present for someone returning from a lakeside retreat or a memorable fishing trip.\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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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":58421954380160,"sku":"UM00332838A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421954412928,"sku":"UM00332839A","price":204.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421954445696,"sku":"UM00332840A","price":213.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421954478464,"sku":"UM00332841A","price":122.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421954511232,"sku":"UM00332842A","price":291.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421954544000,"sku":"UM00332843A","price":310.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421954576768,"sku":"UM00332844A","price":161.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421954609536,"sku":"UM00332845A","price":465.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421954642304,"sku":"UM00332846A","price":484.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421954675072,"sku":"UM00332847A","price":223.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421954707840,"sku":"UM00332848A","price":890.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421954740608,"sku":"UM00332849A","price":890.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421954773376,"sku":"UM00332850A","price":407.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421954806144,"sku":"UM00332851A","price":1693.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421954838912,"sku":"UM00332852A","price":1587.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421954871680,"sku":"UM00332853A","price":591.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421954904448,"sku":"UM00332854A","price":2709.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421954937216,"sku":"UM00332855A","price":2516.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421954969984,"sku":"UM00332856A","price":997.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421955002752,"sku":"UM00332857A","price":3628.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421955035520,"sku":"UM00332858A","price":3386.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_175230cf-1174-4791-8288-3c9f5cbaa6ac.jpg?v=1783682536","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.ca\/products\/common-bullhead-amiurus-nebulosus-by-john-l-petrie-1898","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}