The Great Auk Extinct Print: Last Sighting 1844
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Framed Print of Great Auk Extinct
The great auk or awk (PINGUINUS IMPENNIS) who lost its final battle for survival on a small island off Iceland in 1844, primarily due to over-hunting. Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries. © Mary Evans Picture Library
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Framed Prints featuring 'Great Auk Extinct' by Mary Evans Picture Library, a poignant reminder of the great auk's tragic demise in 1844 due to over-hunting. Perfect for nature lovers and art enthusiasts, these framed prints make wall art additions for any room.
A poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of life, these prints capture the haunting beauty of a species lost to time. The Great Auk's solemn gaze seems to echo through history, its story a testament to the delicate balance between human ambition and the natural world.
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Photo Prints - Discover the poignant 'Great Auk Extinct' Photo Print, a powerful reminder of conservation struggles. This striking image by Mary Evans Picture Library highlights the tragic fate of the Great Auk (Pinguinus impennis), driven to extinction in 1844 due to over-hunting. Perfect for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts, our Photo Prints make wall decor.
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Image Download - Download a historical image of the Great Auk (Pinguinus impennis), an extinct flightless bird that succumbed to overhunting in 1844, primarily on a small island off Iceland. This rights-managed license photo is available for personal use from Mary Evans Picture Library.
Modern 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). 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: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 15.8cm x 24.4cm (6.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
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