Antique Fish Print of the Cusk or Tusk 'Brosme Brosme'

Antique print titled 'Le Brosme (Gadus brosme).' This rare plate shows the, The cusk or tusk (Brosme brosme), a North Atlantic cod-like fish in the ling family Lotidae. It is the only species in the genus Brosme. Other common names include brismak, brosmius, torsk and moonfish. Originates from 'Voyage en Islande et au Groenland' by M. Paul Gaimard, published in Paris, 1842.

Condition: Good. General age-related toning. Minor foxing, wear and soiling. Please study image carefully.

Date: 1842

Overall size: 48.7 x 34 cm.