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Poster Print : Aethia cristatella, crested auklet
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Aethia cristatella, crested auklet
Ff. 38, watercolour by William Ellis from a collection of sketches of Mammals, Birds and Fish made on Captian James Cooks third voyage (1776-1780)
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18th Century Adventure Alcidae Beak Birds The Art Of Ornithology Captain Cook Captain James Cook Charadriiformes Cook Crest Crested Discovery Ellis Elphick Aethia Cristatella Auklet Crested Auklet
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Introduce the captivating world of Aethia cristatella, the crested auklet, into your home or office with our stunning poster prints from Media Storehouse. This beautiful watercolor illustration, created by William Ellis during Captain James Cook's third voyage (1776-1780), is now available as a high-quality poster print. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, this print brings a touch of natural history and vintage charm to any space. Order now and bring the wonders of the natural world into your daily life."
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 36.3cm (23.4" x 14.3")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 exquisite watercolor painting depicts the intricately detailed features of the Aethia cristatella, or crested auklet, created by the skilled hand of naturalist William Ellis during Captain James Cook's third voyage (1776-1780). The crest of this auk, with its distinctive upward-pointing plumes, is prominently displayed on the bird's head, adding an air of regality to its appearance. The meticulous rendering of the auklet's beak, with its sharp tip and intricate texture, showcases Ellis's exceptional anatomical knowledge and artistic ability. The 18th century expedition, led by the renowned Captain Cook, was a time of great adventure and discovery. Cook and his crew sailed the Pacific Ocean, documenting new lands, cultures, and species. Ellis, a dedicated naturalist, was tasked with recording the various animals, birds, and fish they encountered. His sketches, such as this one of the crested auklet, were later transformed into stunning watercolors by other skilled artists. The crested auklet, a member of the charadriiformes order and the alcidae family, is a small seabird that can be found in the North Pacific Ocean. These birds are well adapted to life at sea, with their streamlined bodies and wings that allow them to fly efficiently through the air and swim gracefully in the water. The crested auklet spends most of its life at sea, only coming ashore to breed. This watercolor painting is a testament to the rich natural history discoveries made during Captain Cook's voyages and the dedication of naturalists like William Ellis to documenting the world around them. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring the crested auklet to life, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and complexity of this fascinating species.
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