The Beautiful Sparus

Name: The Beautiful Sparus | This is so Fun
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Price range: $42.00 through $54.00

Art by George Shaw – English zoologist, naturalist, and early platypus fanboy Vivid, weird, and scientifically elegant — this surreal sparus fish was originally published over 200 years ago by George Shaw, one of the first English naturalists to document Australia’s wildlife. Printed as a museum-quality giclée on matte fine art paper (200gsm), using rich 12-color ink. Unframed. 11″ x 17″ or 16″ × 24″ edge-to-edge (no border).

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Print size: 11″ × 17″ 0r 16″ x 24″
Paper: 200gsm, FSC-certified matte fine art paper
Ink: Giclée 12-color process for rich, accurate color and detail
Finish: Smooth matte texture
Framing: Ships unframed so you can choose the perfect frame
Made to order: Printed and shipped directly from a U.S. professional fine art lab

Made to order and ships in 2–5 business days.
Smaller prints ship flat; larger prints may ship rolled in a sturdy tube for protection.
Available in the U.S. only. Shipping costs and delivery times are calculated at checkout.

I collect old, overlooked, and strangely beautiful pieces of public domain art — the ones with charm, texture, and a little grit.
Sometimes I restore them gently. Sometimes I crop or remix them completely.
Every piece is chosen for its feel — not just its history.

It’s about giving old art a second life by making it look incredible on modern walls.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not at this time. After testing several options, we found that most on-demand framing solutions just didn’t meet our quality standards. We’d rather send you a stunning print and let you choose the perfect frame.

These are giclée fine art prints on matte, FSC-certified paper (200gsm). It’s smooth, durable, and designed for museum-level archival quality.

Mostly — but screens vary. Colors may appear slightly different depending on your monitor or lighting. That said, the giclée printing process creates stunningly rich, accurate tones in person.

Because each piece is made to order, we don’t accept returns. But if something arrives damaged or incorrect, we’ll make it right — just contact us within 7 days of delivery.