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Poster Print : Katsuwomus pelamis, skipjack tuna
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Katsuwomus pelamis, skipjack tuna
Ff. 230. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
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1754 1794 18th Century Actinopterygii Adventure Bonito Bony Fish Captain Cook Captain James Cook Carangidae Cook Discovery Exploration Fishes Forster Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Leather Jack Leatherjacket
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Introducing the stunning Katsuwonus pelamis, or Skipjack Tuna, poster print from Media Storehouse's exclusive collection. This beautiful watercolor painting, captured by renowned artist George Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75), is now available in a high-quality poster format. Bring the rich history and vibrant colors of this iconic marine species into your home or office. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online."
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 40.1cm (23.4" x 15.8")
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 stunning watercolor painting by George Forster, titled "Katsuwomus pelamis, or the Skipjack Tuna," is a captivating illustration of this magnificent bony fish, created during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent between 1772 and 1775. Forster, who was a naturalist on the expedition, meticulously captured the vibrant blue hues and intricate patterns of the Katsuwonus pelamis, also known as the skipjack tuna, Arctic bonito, or leatherjacket. The painting showcases the fish's distinctive features, including its long, slender body, large dorsal fin, and the characteristic dark stripe that runs along its side. Forster's attention to detail is evident in the depiction of the fish's sharp, needle-like teeth and its large, expressive eyes. This illustration is a testament to the spirit of adventure and discovery that characterized the 18th century, as European explorers sought to expand their knowledge of the natural world. The painting is part of a larger body of work produced during Cook's voyages, which included the documentation of numerous new species and geographical discoveries. The painting was created by George Forster, who was the son of Johann Christian Friedrich Höhne and Johanna Elisabeth Forster. Johan Georg Adam Forster, who also accompanied Cook on the expedition, is believed to have influenced the style and technique of this illustration. The Katsuwonus pelamis is a member of the Carangidae family, which also includes the bonito and the mackerel. It is a highly migratory fish found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world. This illustration serves as a reminder of the rich natural history that was discovered during the Age of Exploration and the important role that artists and naturalists played in documenting these discoveries for future generations.
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