Mirror Carp (Cyprinus carpio) by John L. Petrie, 1898 hyde and co Step back in time with

Step back in time with this meticulously detailed map of Friesland and Groningen

It’s a timeless way to bring the wonder of the 1900 Exposition Universelle and the magic of the City of Light into your home

and the human drama of life at the water’s edge

As you gaze upon the map

a 16th-century star-shaped fortification that played a significant role in regional defense

Mirror Carp (Cyprinus carpio) by John L. Petrie, 1898 hyde and co Step back in time withThe Mirror Carp, Cyprinus carpio (1898) by John L. Petrie is a masterclass in Victorian zoological illustrationan image where science and artistry meet. Created for William C. Harriss landmark portfolio The Fishes of North America, Petries portrait was painted from life to preserve the fishs true color and sheen before they faded. The finished plate was reproduced by chromolithography, a demanding color process that layered multiple inks to achieve