Photographic 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
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Discover the timeless beauty of nature with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Prints, featuring the captivating artwork of George Forster's watercolor painting of Artamus leucorhynchus, also known as the White-breasted Woodswallow. This stunning piece, acquired from Mary Evans Prints Online, dates back to the historic second voyage of Captain James Cook to explore the southern continent (1772-75). With meticulous attention to detail, Forster expertly captured the intricacies of this elegant bird, making it an essential addition to any home or office. Our high-quality prints are not only a tribute to the rich history of ornithological illustration but also a testament to the enduring allure of the natural world. Bring a piece of history and beauty into your space today with a Media Storehouse Photographic Print.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 12x8 for landscape images, 8x12 for portrait images.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 30.5cm (8" x 12")
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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