Mirror Carp (Cyprinus carpio) by John L. Petrie, 1898 hyde and co Speed's maps were not just

Speed's maps were not just tools for navigation but also educational resources that conveyed the complexities of political boundaries and cultural landscapes

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

Atmospheric perspective deepens the sense of scale

rounded motifs produces tension and release

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

Mirror Carp (Cyprinus carpio) by John L. Petrie, 1898 hyde and co Speed's maps were not justThe 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