The prized game fish shown here is part of a series of vintage prints from the mid 1900s, and are not recent reproductions. The fish in this print, and in all the prints I have listed from this series, in nearly every case have been depicted as living creatures swimming in their natural environment as opposed to the more sterile image of the side view of a fish against a white background. In these conditions, the illumination is, of course, from above, and the light is diffused by passing through the water. The appearance of the fish may, therefore, not always present itself as familiar to anglers, who often see the fish with the side turned upward to the rays of light passing through air. Note that in the living fish there is not a bright highlight on the cornea of the eye, for this only appears when light rays passing through dry air fall upon the wet surface of the eye - in other words the eye of a fish out of water.

Antique game fish prints are highly collectible, and make great wall decor for an office or cabin when matted and framed, especially in a group. Nice gift for the fisherman or marine biologist.

DESCRIPTION OF FISH: Found in North America from widely introduced throughout USA that native range is difficult to determine; presumably Atlantic Slope from Virginia to Florida, Gulf Slope west to Texas in the USA, St. Lawrence-Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins from Quebec to Manitoba in Canada south to Gulf of Mexico. Inhabits lakes, ponds, sloughs, and backwaters and pools of streams. Usually occurs among vegetation over mud or sand, most common in clear water. Forms schools. Feeds early in the morning, from midnight to 2 am. Individuals up to 16 cm feed on planktonic crustaceans and free-swimming, nocturnal, and dipterous larvae; larger individuals feed on small fishes. May be preyed upon by other fishes

 SIZE: Print size is 7 inches by 9.5 inches.

CONDITION: Condition is excellent. Blank on reverse. Print is on quality glossy paper appropriate for frame.