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  • The Sole (Solea lunata & c) (1731-1743)

    The Sole (Solea lunata & c) (1731-1743)

    Mark Catesby (English, 1683–1749)

    A flat, sand-colored fish lies still against the ocean floor, its mottled skin blending seamlessly with the grains beneath. Delicate fins taper like whispers into the water. The muted palette belies the precision in each scale—a masterclass in camouflage, painted with the patience of a predator waiting.