Poster Print : Naucrates ductor, pilotfish
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Naucrates ductor, pilotfish
Ff. 86 Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771
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Media ID 8615921
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18th Century Actinopterygii Adventure Bony Fish Captain Cook Captain James Cook Carangidae Cook Discovery Exploration Fishes Osteichthyes Perciform Perciformes Ray Finned Fish Stripe Striped Naucrates Naucrates Ductor Pilot Fish Pilotfish
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Discover the captivating underwater world with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the exquisite watercolor painting of "Naucrates ductor, pilotfish" by Sydney Parkinson. Dated back to Captain James Cook's first voyage to explore the southern continent in 1768-1771, this stunning image of the pilotfish, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is now available as a high-quality poster print. Bring the beauty of the ocean into your home or office, and relive the rich history of exploration with every glance. Order yours today and immerse yourself in the wonder of the deep blue sea."
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 50.2cm x 42cm (19.8" 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 stunning watercolor painting, titled "Naucrates ductor," depicts a pilotfish (Ff. 86 Vol 2) swimming gracefully in the crystal-clear waters of the southern hemisphere during Captain James Cook's historic first voyage of exploration to the Antarctic region from 1768 to 1771. The artist, Sydney Parkinson, meticulously captured the intricate details of this vibrant, silver-blue striped fish, a member of the Carangidae family, which is commonly known as the pilotfish or the toadfish. The pilotfish is a small, bony fish belonging to the Actinopterygii class, characterized by its ray-finned body and the Perciformes order, which includes perch-like fish. This particular species is a companion fish, often found swimming in the vicinity of larger marine animals, such as sharks or stingrays, for protection. The painting, created during the 18th century, is a testament to the spirit of adventure and discovery that characterized Cook's expedition. As one of the most significant explorers in history, Cook's voyages expanded the world's knowledge of the Pacific Ocean and the southern continents. The pilotfish, with its distinctive stripes and captivating appearance, adds to the richness and diversity of the marine life depicted in Parkinson's illustrations. This painting is a valuable historical record, offering a glimpse into the natural world as it was observed during Cook's groundbreaking journey.
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