Kern River Trout (Salmo irideus gilberti) by John L. Petrie, 1898 Size:24x36in (60x90cm) High Court of Australia

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and his work continues to be celebrated for its precision and artistry

Kern River Trout (Salmo irideus gilberti) by John L. Petrie, 1898 Size:24x36in (60x90cm) High Court of AustraliaThe Kern River Trout, Salmo irideus gilberti (1898) by John L. Petrie is a luminous Victorian zoological illustration created for William C. Harriss celebrated folio The Fishes of North America. Executed in chromolithography at the height of late 19th century naturalist publishing, the plate reflects the eras devotion to scientific accuracy paired with artistic grace. Petrie and Harris worked from living specimens whenever possible, preserving the