Sea Bass (Centropristes striatus) by John L. Petrie, 1898
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Add any two eligible items to your bag to receive 20% off. Add a third and it will be complimentary (equivalent to 33% off when purchasing three).
No code needed — the offer applies automatically at checkout.
Valid on all standard maps and fine art prints. You can mix and match any designs.
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Custom and bespoke commissions are excluded.
Contact us if you have any questions
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Designed in London • Made in the UK
Restored from the original 1898 artwork and printed to museum-grade archival standards. Read the story behind this artwork
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John L. Petrie’s The Sea Bass, Centropristes striatus (1898) captures a quintessential moment in Victorian natural history: the meeting point of science...
Continue readingJohn L. Petrie’s The Sea Bass, Centropristes striatus (1898) captures a quintessential moment in Victorian natural history: the meeting point of science and art. Originally issued as a chromolithographic plate for William C. Harris’s The Fishes of North America, Petrie’s study reflects the era’s determination to record species with lifelike accuracy—before the colors and textures of a fresh specimen could fade. Here the sea bass is presented with poised clarity and anatomical precision, set against a softly toned ground that keeps our focus on the fish’s glimmering scales and confident profile.
This listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Petrie’s illustration, produced on acid-free archival paper or on artist’s 100% cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, with custom framing available through The Unique Maps Co. in tasteful finishes. We can add an elegant caption, personalized dedication, or a commemorative date to the margin or verso—perfect for collectors who appreciate both beauty and provenance.
About the artist: John L. Petrie was a late 19th-century scientific illustrator working in the United States, contributing to notable compendia of American ichthyology. His plates are admired for their measured draftsmanship and nuanced color—hallmarks of high-quality scientific lithography of the period. Petrie’s role in pairing field observation with exacting studio technique helped set a standard for naturalist illustration at the turn of the century.
About the subject: Titled The Sea Bass, Centropristes striatus, this plate reflects the period’s drive to catalog native fish with taxonomic clarity and visual fidelity. In the 1890s, editors and artists collaborated to capture the sheen, markings, and proportions of living specimens as precisely as possible, elevating illustrations from mere records to authoritative references. Works like this helped foster public curiosity about ichthyology and the health of coastal ecosystems—topics that remain compelling today.
Style and color: Petrie’s chromolithography balances scientific realism with painterly sensitivity. Note the measured transitions from olive and mossy greens along the dorsal surface into warm, golden-yellow highlights over the flanks, with muted browns and soft blue-grays shaping the shadows. The scale pattern is meticulously stippled to suggest depth and movement, while the gentle, unintrusive background preserves the illusion of a fish hovering in clear water. The result is both informative and striking—an image that reads beautifully in modern interiors from coastal living rooms to crisp, contemporary studies.
This fine art print makes a superb gift for anglers, marine enthusiasts, coastal homeowners, and lovers of Victorian natural history. It’s a thoughtful choice for Father’s Day, Christmas, a housewarming near the shore, or to welcome someone home from travels by the sea.
If you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind – a different size, a different colour, a special frame – then please contact me. I usually respond within a few minutes.
You 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 more examples of personalisation.
You can also choose to age 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 lots of examples of other aged artwork.
The model in the listing images is holding the 36x20in (90x50cm) version of this art print.
I 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 get in touch.
This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing 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.
This artwork is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The work is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present an art print without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas art and explore the differences between my different finishes.
John L. Petrie’s The Sea Bass, Centropristes striatus (1898) captures a quintessential moment in Victorian natural history: the meeting point of science and art. Originally issued as a chromolithographic plate for William C. Harris’s The Fishes of North America, Petrie’s study reflects the era’s determination to record species with lifelike accuracy—before the colors and textures of a fresh specimen could fade. Here the sea bass is presented with poised clarity and anatomical precision, set against a softly toned ground that keeps our focus on the fish’s glimmering scales and confident profile.
This listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Petrie’s illustration, produced on acid-free archival paper or on artist’s 100% cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, with custom framing available through The Unique Maps Co. in tasteful finishes. We can add an elegant caption, personalized dedication, or a commemorative date to the margin or verso—perfect for collectors who appreciate both beauty and provenance.
About the artist: John L. Petrie was a late 19th-century scientific illustrator working in the United States, contributing to notable compendia of American ichthyology. His plates are admired for their measured draftsmanship and nuanced color—hallmarks of high-quality scientific lithography of the period. Petrie’s role in pairing field observation with exacting studio technique helped set a standard for naturalist illustration at the turn of the century.
About the subject: Titled The Sea Bass, Centropristes striatus, this plate reflects the period’s drive to catalog native fish with taxonomic clarity and visual fidelity. In the 1890s, editors and artists collaborated to capture the sheen, markings, and proportions of living specimens as precisely as possible, elevating illustrations from mere records to authoritative references. Works like this helped foster public curiosity about ichthyology and the health of coastal ecosystems—topics that remain compelling today.
Style and color: Petrie’s chromolithography balances scientific realism with painterly sensitivity. Note the measured transitions from olive and mossy greens along the dorsal surface into warm, golden-yellow highlights over the flanks, with muted browns and soft blue-grays shaping the shadows. The scale pattern is meticulously stippled to suggest depth and movement, while the gentle, unintrusive background preserves the illusion of a fish hovering in clear water. The result is both informative and striking—an image that reads beautifully in modern interiors from coastal living rooms to crisp, contemporary studies.
This fine art print makes a superb gift for anglers, marine enthusiasts, coastal homeowners, and lovers of Victorian natural history. It’s a thoughtful choice for Father’s Day, Christmas, a housewarming near the shore, or to welcome someone home from travels by the sea.
If you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind – a different size, a different colour, a special frame – then please contact me. I usually respond within a few minutes.
You 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 more examples of personalisation.
You can also choose to age 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 lots of examples of other aged artwork.
The model in the listing images is holding the 36x20in (90x50cm) version of this art print.
I 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 get in touch.
This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing 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.
This artwork is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The work is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present an art print without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas art and explore the differences between my different finishes.
Many of our maps and art prints are chosen as thoughtful gifts for homes, offices, studies and meaningful places.
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We print and frame maps and artwork in 23 countries around the world, so your order is usually made close to you or your recipient. That means faster delivery, less time in transit, and no customs or import duty surprises.
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Very large framed orders can take a little longer, as they need extra care in production and delivery.
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Our standard frame is a gallery-style black ash hardwood frame, with a simple, modern look. It is approximately 20mm (0.8in) wide. You can also view some lovely customer photos of framed maps and art.
We use super-clear acrylic glazing, also known as Perspex or Acrylite, instead of traditional glass. It is lighter, safer, and has lower reflectivity, giving the artwork a clearer, cleaner appearance.
Six standard frame colours are available at no extra cost: black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white, and antique gold. Custom framing and mounting/matting is also available for customers looking for something more specific.
Most maps, art prints, and illustrations are also available as a framed canvas. We use matte cotton canvas, stretch it over a sustainably sourced wooden box frame, and then float the piece within a wooden outer frame. The finished result is beautifully presented, with no glazing between you and the artwork.
All frames are supplied ready to hang, with either string or brackets fitted to the back. Very large frames will include heavy-duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
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My maps are extremely high quality reproductions of original maps.
I source original, rare maps from libraries, auction houses and private collections around the world, restore them at my London workshop, and then use specialist giclée inks and printers to create beautiful maps that look even better than the original.
My maps are printed on acid-free archival matte (not glossy) paper that feels very high quality and almost like card. In technical terms the paper weight/thickness is 10mil/200gsm. It's perfect for framing.
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I have been asked hundreds of times over the years by customers if they could buy a map that looks even older.
Well, now you can, by selecting Aged before you add a map to your basket.
All the product photos you see on this page show the map in its Original form. This is what the map looks like today.
If you select Aged, I will age your map by hand, using a special and unique process developed through years of studying old maps, talking to researchers to understand the chemistry of aging paper, and of course... lots of practice!
If you're unsure, stick to the Original colour of the map. If you want something a bit darker and older looking, go for Aged.
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I am very confident you will like your restored map or art print. I have been doing this since 1984. I'm a 5-star Etsy seller. I have sold tens of thousands of maps and art prints and have over 5,000 real 5-star reviews. My work has been featured in interior design magazines, on the BBC, and on the walls of dozens of 5-star hotels.
I use a unique process to restore maps and artwork that is massively time consuming and labour intensive. Hunting down the original maps and illustrations can take months. I use state of the art and eye-wateringly expensive technology to scan and restore them. As a result, I guarantee my maps and art prints are a cut above the rest. I stand by my products and will always make sure you're 100% happy with what you receive.
Almost all of my maps and art prints look amazing at large sizes (200cm, 6.5ft+) and I can frame and deliver them to you as well, via special oversized courier. Contact me to discuss your specific needs.
