Flying fish already look like creatures from a half-remembered sailors’ tale, and this piece leans beautifully into that sense of wonder. The fish itself comes from an antique marine illustration, but the soft watercolour background adds a playful Ninska Designs twist that makes it feel fresher, brighter and far more distinctive. It still carries all the charm of vintage natural history art, yet the added wash of colour turns it into something more individual - a unique piece with personality that you are far less likely to see on someone else’s wall. A striking choice for coastal interiors, bathrooms, studies or gallery walls, especially for anyone drawn to ocean wildlife, nautical decor and unusual antique-style prints with a creative edge.
This is an edited reproduction made from antique/public domain source imagery.
Print quality
Printed on beautifully textured 300gsm cotton rag paper using archival pigment inks, this reproduction has a rich, characterful finish that suits antique marine illustration especially well. The heavyweight fine art paper gives the image depth and presence, while the archival inks help preserve its subtle tones and delicate natural detail.
Mounting & Framing
Available unframed, mounted or framed.
Mounted prints are set in an antique white mount as standard, chosen to complement the vintage character of the piece. A black mount is available on request.
Frames are handmade in the UK from solid wood and fitted with perspex glazing and an MDF back.
• Black wood frame - 20mm wide, 15mm deep
• White wood frame - 20mm wide, 15mm deep
• Dark rosewood frame - 35mm wide, 15mm deep
• Walnut gold frame - 28mm wide, 14mm deep
Please note that natural wood grain and finish may vary slightly from frame to frame.
Not all sizes are available mounted. Sizes refer to the print area.
