1903 Circa Denton Pike Perch, Wall - Eyed Fish Print, Old, Litho, Walleye, Eye
Item History & Price
Denton Pike Perch or Wall-eyed PikeThis is an original Denton Fish print from various volumes of "The State of New York Report of the Forest, Fish and Game Commission" as well as a folio set produced at the same time period, and are well over 100 years old.
This is an original print signed "Denton" and not a reproduction.
Don't be fooled as the colors on the reproductions cannot match the originals.Details:• Condition: Very Good• Paper size 11" x 8”See our other Denton Fish ...prints in our EBay store.
Please send requests if not listed.Background:
Sherman Denton worked as an artist for the U.S. Fish Commission at the Smithsonian Institute and developed a method of mounting fish that preserved their colors as in life. The State of New York Fisheries, Game and Forest Commission then hired Denton to illustrate their annual reports between 1895 and 1907. Denton fish prints are the standard that all other fish prints are judged.These are highly collectible, sought after by sportsmen, decorators, and art lovers alike
