Framed Print : Artamus leucorhynchus, white-breasted woodswallow
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Artamus leucorhynchus, white-breasted woodswallow
Ff. 165. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Motacilla longiceps and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
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1754 1794 18th Century Adventure Australasia Bush Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Discovery Exploration Flightless Forster Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster New Zealand Passeriformes Passerine Sauropsid Sauropsida Second
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the exquisite watercolor artwork of "Artamus leucorhynchus, white-breasted woodswallow" by George Forster. This stunning piece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a rare and intriguing glimpse into the past, with Forster's original annotation of Motacilla longiceps. This beautiful artwork was created during the second voyage of Captain James Cook's expedition to explore the southern continent (1772-75). Each Framed Print is meticulously crafted to preserve the vibrant colors and intricate details of the original artwork, making it a breathtaking addition to any home or office space. Experience the rich history and natural beauty of this rare watercolor painting with our high-quality Framed Prints.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.8cm x 24.4cm (6.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning watercolor painting, titled "Artamus leucorhynchus" or the White-breasted Woodswallow, is a captivating illustration created by the renowned naturalist George Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent between 1772 and 1775. Forster meticulously painted this Passerine bird, also known as Motacilla longiceps, while the expedition was in New Zealand or Australasia. The painting is an exceptional representation of the bird's distinctive features, with its white underparts, black wings, and long, curved bill. Forster's illustration of the White-breasted Woodswallow was originally annotated as "Motacilla longiceps," and is an essential contribution to the scientific record of the avian species discovered during the 18th century. The Sauropsida, a group of reptiles and their descendants, includes birds, and this painting is a testament to the rich biodiversity that Cook's expedition encountered. The White-breasted Woodswallow, also known as the Bush Wren or Bushwren, is a member of the Acanthisittidae family, which is endemic to New Zealand. This flightless bird is a passerine, a type of bird that has three or four toes on each foot, and is adapted for perching and hopping. This exquisite watercolor painting by Johann Georg Adam Forster, the son of the expedition's naturalist Johann Christian Friedrich Höhne, is a remarkable record of the natural world discovered during the Age of Discovery. The painting is a reminder of the spirit of adventure and exploration that characterized the 18th century, and the significant contributions made by naturalists like Forster to our understanding of the natural world.
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