Glass Coaster : Acanthocybium solandri, wahoo
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Acanthocybium solandri, wahoo
Ff. 87 Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771
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18th Century Actinopterygii Adventure Bony Fish Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Discovery Exploration Fishes Osteichthyes Perciform Perciformes Pointed Ray Finned Fish Scombridae Sharp Striped
Glass Coaster
Individual Glass Coaster. Stylish and elegant polished safety glass, toughened and heat resistant (10x10cm, 7mm thick). Price shown is per individual coaster.
Individual Glass Coaster. Elegant polished safety toughened glass and heat resistant, matching Place Mats are also available
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 7.6cm x 5cm (3" x 2")
Estimated Product Size is 10cm x 10cm (3.9" x 3.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning watercolor painting depicts Acanthocybium solandri, commonly known as the wahoo, a large and powerful fish native to the tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. The painting was created by Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's historic first voyage to explore the southern continent from 1768 to 1771. Cook's expedition, which included the ships HMS Endeavour and HMS Resolution, was a groundbreaking journey of discovery that led to the mapping of New Zealand and the eastern coast of Australia. The wahoo is a highly prized game fish, known for its speed, agility, and vibrant blue and striped coloration. This fish belongs to the Scombridae family, which is part of the larger group of bony fish known as Actinopterygii, Ray-finned Fish, and Perciformes, Perciformes. The wahoo's pointed snout, long body, and distinctive stripes are beautifully rendered in Parkinson's meticulous watercolor illustration. The painting provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural world that Cook and his crew encountered during their expedition. Parkinson, who was Cook's artist on the voyage, created a detailed record of the flora and fauna they encountered, documenting over 800 species in watercolors. This illustration of the wahoo is a testament to the rich biodiversity of the waters they explored and the skill of Parkinson as an artist. The wahoo continues to be a popular target for sport fishermen and is highly valued for its delicious meat. Today, this fish is found in both recreational and commercial fisheries around the world. However, this stunning watercolor painting serves as a reminder of the sense of adventure and discovery that characterized Cook's voyage and the natural wonders that awaited him and his crew in the vast expanse of the ocean.
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