Net Fishing from a Boat - Original 18th Century Engraving - Sáñez Reguart

Original 18th century engraving of a sea fishing method: the crew of a boat shoots a large net marked with reference letters, while a sailor lands the catch with a dip net. Lettered below with the volume and number: "Dicc. Tom. V. Pag. 272. Lam. LVIII".

From the Diccionario histórico de los artes de la pesca nacional by Antonio Sáñez Reguart (Madrid, 1791-1795), the great illustrated work on Spanish fishing gear and one of the most sought-after series of technical engravings of the Spanish 18th century.

Medium: Copper engraving
Source: Diccionario histórico de los artes de la pesca nacional by Antonio Sáñez Reguart, vol. V, pl. LVIII (Madrid, 1791-1795)
Date: 18th century
Dimensions: 7.5 x 9.9 in (19 x 25.2 cm)
Condition: Margins somewhat trimmed; paper clean and plate mark crisp