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Pygoscelis antarcticus, chinstrap penguin
Ff. 82. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Aptenodytes antartica and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
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1754 1794 18th Century Adventure Captain Cook Captain James Cook Chinstrap Claw Cook Discovery Exploration Flightless Forster Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Penguin Perched Perching Chinstrap Penguin
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This stunning watercolor painting by George Forster, titled "Aptenodytes Antarctica," depicts a Chinstrap Penguin (Pygoscelis antarcticus) perched on a rocky outcropping during the daytime hours. Forster created this exquisite illustration during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent, which took place between 1772 and 1775. Cook's expedition, led by the British Royal Navy, aimed to expand the world's knowledge of the uncharted territories in the Southern Hemisphere. Forster, a naturalist on the expedition, meticulously documented the various flora and fauna they encountered during their travels. This painting, which is part of Forster's extensive body of work, showcases the Chinstrap Penguin's distinctive features, including its black and white plumage, yellow eyes, and bright red bill. The penguin's powerful claw is also clearly visible, a reminder of its flightless status. The painting is annotated with the scientific name of the Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes antarctica) instead of the Chinstrap Penguin, likely due to a mistake or oversight. However, the accurate depiction of the Chinstrap Penguin's appearance and behavior leaves no doubt as to the subject of the illustration. This beautiful watercolor painting, created by Johann Georg Adam Forster, provides a glimpse into the natural wonders that Cook's expedition discovered during their groundbreaking journey to the Antarctic. The painting captures the essence of the adventure and discovery that characterized the 18th century's age of exploration.
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