Poster Print : Letter from Wallace to Gould
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Letter from Wallace to Gould
Letter to the ornithologist John Gould from Alfred Russell Wallace, written in Sarawak in 1859
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1823 1913 Alfred Russel Wallace Gould John Gould Letter Naturalist Ornithologist Sarawak Wallace Alfred Russell
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Introducing the captivating 'Letter from Wallace to Gould' Poster Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an intriguing excerpt from the correspondence between Alfred Russell Wallace and John Gould. Dated 1859, this historic letter was penned by Wallace during his time in Sarawak, and is now available as a stunning poster print. Bring a piece of natural history and exploration into your home or office with this beautifully reproduced image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Order your 'Letter from Wallace to Gould' Poster Print today and transport yourself to a time of discovery and scientific breakthroughs."
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 54.9cm x 42cm (21.6" x 16.5")
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 image showcases a page from a historic letter penned by the renowned Victorian naturalist, Alfred Russel Wallace, addressed to the esteemed ornithologist, John Gould. Dated 1859, this letter was written during Wallace's groundbreaking expedition in Sarawak, Borneo. Wallace, an English explorer, naturalist, and anthropologist, is best known for independently discovering the principle of natural selection, which he proposed in a letter to Charles Darwin in 1858, preceding Darwin's publication of "On the Origin of Species." John Gould, born in 1823, was a prominent English artist and publisher, renowned for his exquisite works on natural history. He collaborated with numerous naturalists, including Wallace, to produce detailed and accurate illustrations of exotic species discovered during their travels. In this letter, Wallace shares his observations and discoveries of various avian species in Sarawak, providing Gould with valuable information for his artistic and scientific pursuits. The correspondence between these two influential figures highlights the close relationship between art and science during the 19th century, as well as the global exchange of knowledge that fueled the Age of Discovery. This letter, now a precious artifact, serves as a testament to the enduring collaboration between Wallace and Gould, as well as their shared passion for the natural world. The intricate penmanship and detailed descriptions provide a glimpse into the minds of two pioneering figures, whose work continues to inspire and captivate audiences today.
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