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King Duck, by John James Audubon
King Duck, Fuligula Spectabilis, by John James Audubon (1785-1851). A colour plate in The Birds of America: From Original Drawings. Date: 1827-1838
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1820s 1830s Audubon Drawings Duck Ducks Fauna Flora Havell Markings Sand Sandy Shell Shells Spectabilis Fuligula
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Experience the majesty of the natural world with our stunning poster prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic "King Duck" image by John James Audubon. This captivating print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is taken from Audubon's seminal work "The Birds of America." With meticulous attention to detail and vibrant coloring, this poster is a must-have for bird enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of nature. Bring this piece of art into your home or office and let the timeless charm of Audubon's work inspire and delight you every day."
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 37cm (23.4" x 14.6")
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 stunning color plate, titled "King Duck, Fuligula Spectabilis," is an exquisite work of art by the renowned naturalist and painter, John James Audubon. Created between 1827 and 1838, this plate is part of Audubon's masterpiece, "The Birds of America," which comprises 435 life-size images of American birds, produced from original drawings. Audubon's meticulous attention to detail is evident in this depiction of the King Duck, a species of mergansser that inhabits the sandy beaches and rocky coasts of North America. The male and female ducks are shown in their vibrant plumage, with the male sporting a distinctive white crest and the female displaying a more subdued, speckled appearance. The plate captures the King Duck in its natural habitat, surrounded by the flora and fauna of the American coast. The sandy beach, dotted with shells, provides a stark contrast to the clear blue sea in the background. The King Duck is shown wading in the water, its beak open in search of food. Audubon's "The Birds of America" is a testament to the natural history of America during the 1820s and 1830s. This color plate, in particular, provides a glimpse into the rich diversity of the coastal ecosystem and the beauty of the King Duck, a species that continues to be an important part of the American waterfowl population. The intricate markings and lifelike details of the birds, as well as the lush vegetation and serene water, make this plate a must-have for any nature enthusiast or art collector.
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