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Poster Print : Great Auk, Pinguinus impennis, large, flightless
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Great Auk, Pinguinus impennis, large, flightless
Great Auk, Pinguinus impennis, large, flightless bird that became extinct in the mid-19th century.. Colour printed illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1916, Hamburg. Heinrich Harder (1858-1935) was a German landscape artist and book illustrator
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Cliff Creature Dinosaur Extinct Flightless Hamburg Harder Heinrich Pinguinus Prehistoric Tiere Urwelt Alcid Auks Impennis
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of stunning poster prints featuring the Great Auk, Pinguinus impennis - the large, flightless bird that once roamed the North Atlantic shores. This captivating illustration, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the Great Auk in its natural habitat, brought to life by the expert brushstrokes of Heinrich Harder. As the last of its kind, the Great Auk's story is a poignant reminder of the wonders of nature that have since vanished. Bring this beautiful and historic creature into your home or office with our high-quality, color printed poster, perfect for any space that appreciates the beauty of the natural world.
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 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.
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This chromolithograph depicts the Great Auk, Pinguinus impennis, a large, flightless bird that once thrived in the North Atlantic Ocean. The Great Auk, also known as the 'dinosaur bird' due to its ancient appearance, was an alcid, a type of seabird. This extinct creature, last sighted in the mid-19th century, is shown perched on a cliffside, displaying its distinctive features: a bulky body, short wings, and a large, round head. Heinrich Harder, a renowned German landscape artist and book illustrator, created this stunning illustration for Tiere der Urwelt (Animals of the Prehistoric World), published in Hamburg in 1916. Harder's meticulous attention to detail and mastery of color bring the Great Auk to life in this print. The Great Auk's extinction remains a mystery, with human activities, such as hunting and habitat destruction, believed to be the primary causes. This historical illustration serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world and the consequences of human interference. As a testament to the rich history of natural history illustration, this image continues to fascinate and inspire, offering a glimpse into the past and the wonders of the natural world that once were.
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