River Fish, Arooan Caboose, from 'Drawings of Fishes from Malacca', c.1805-18

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"River Fish, Arooan Caboose, from 'Drawings of Fishes from Malacca', c.1805-18" is a historical artwork attributed to an anonymous artist, which forms part of a collection of natural history drawings. The piece is believed to have been created during the early 19th century, a period that saw increased European interest in documenting and categorizing the flora and fauna of colonized regions, including the Malay Peninsula.

The artwork is a detailed illustration of a river fish known locally as "Arooan Caboose," which is likely a vernacular name used at the time in the Malacca region. The drawing is part of a larger compilation titled "Drawings of Fishes from Malacca," suggesting that it was one of several illustrations intended to document the ichthyological diversity of the area. The collection to which it belongs provides valuable insight into the species that were present in the Malacca river systems and the local knowledge of these species during the specified period.

Rendered with precision, the drawing serves both a scientific and artistic purpose, capturing the physical characteristics of the fish with an attention to detail that would have been essential for identification and study. The illustration may have been used by naturalists and scientists to compare with other species or as a reference in the absence of preserved specimens.

The provenance of "River Fish, Arooan Caboose" and its accompanying collection is not well-documented, which is not uncommon for works from this era by unknown artists. Nonetheless, the drawing is an important artifact within the context of colonial natural history and the study of biodiversity in the Malay region. It reflects the practices of the time when colonial powers were keen on exploring and cataloging the natural world in their territories, often with the dual motives of scientific curiosity and economic exploitation.

As a piece of historical artwork, "River Fish, Arooan Caboose" is significant for its contribution to the visual record of 19th-century Malaccan ichthyology and for its representation of the intersection between art, science, and colonial history.

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