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About the Artist
Louis-Isidore Duperrey was a French naval officer, explorer, and hydrographer whose career flourished during the age of global maritime exploration. Best known for leading the Coquille expedition in the early 1820s, Duperrey contributed significantly to the scientific understanding of distant lands and seas. His voyages resulted in the publication of detailed atlases that combined navigational data with natural history, offering European audiences a window into the Pacific and its diverse life forms.
Duperrey's illustrated plates are valued today for their blend of scientific rigor and artistic sensitivity. They serve as both historical documents and decorative pieces, capturing the spirit of Enlightenment inquiry and the allure of discovery. For more works from this era, explore our classic art prints and thoughtfully curated our selection.
The Artwork
This plate, Voyage autour du monde 17, was created as part of the official record of Duperrey's expedition. Such illustrations were essential to the published travel accounts of the time, providing accurate visual documentation of species encountered during the voyage. These images were intended to advance scientific knowledge and satisfy public curiosity about the natural world beyond Europe.
The artwork reflects the nineteenth-century commitment to observation and classification, offering a tangible link to the era's fascination with the Pacific and its marine biodiversity. It stands as a testament to the collaboration between explorers and artists who sought to catalog the wonders of the world. For related imagery, see our science posters and prints and sea and ocean wall art.
Style & Characteristics
The composition features several species of fish arranged in clear profile against a neutral, aged background. Each specimen is rendered with precise linework and subtle hand-coloring, highlighting anatomical features without distraction. The palette includes soft aquatic blues and greens, complemented by warm touches of red and orange, all set on a creamy beige paper tone.
The overall effect is orderly and serene, characteristic of nineteenth-century scientific illustration. The restrained use of color and careful shading lend the print a quiet luminosity, making it a refined example of vintage natural history art that rewards attentive viewing.
In Interior Design
This vintage scientific print brings a sense of exploration and calm to interiors, making it ideal for living rooms, studies, hallways, or bathrooms seeking a subtle coastal or natural history theme. Its clarity and elegance suit both traditional and modern spaces, especially when paired with natural materials like wood, linen, or brass.
It harmonizes beautifully with palettes of navy, sea-glass green, sand, and terracotta, and complements other natural history wall art from our animals collection. Displayed alone or as part of a gallery wall, it invites curiosity and thoughtful appreciation.