Poster Print : Pseudophycis bacchus, red codling
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Pseudophycis bacchus, red codling
Ff. 180. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
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Media ID 8616321
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1754 1794 18th Century Actinopterygii Adventure Bony Fish Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Discovery Exploration Fishes Forster Gadiform Gadiformes Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Osteichthyes Codling
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Bring the historical beauty of the natural world into your home or office with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This exquisite piece features a stunning watercolor painting of Pseudophycis bacchus, commonly known as the red codling. Originally painted by the renowned naturalist George Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75), this artwork is now available as a high-quality poster print. With its rich colors and intricate details, this poster is not only a beautiful addition to any space but also a fascinating glimpse into the past. 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 40.5cm (23.4" x 15.9")
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 "Pseudophycis bacchus," depicts the Red Codling or Hoka, a species of fish belonging to the Moridae family, which was discovered during Captain James Cook's second voyage of exploration to the southern continent between 1772 and 1775. The painting was created by the renowned naturalist and artist, George Forster, during this historic expedition. The vibrant pink hue of the fish's body adds a pop of color to the intricately detailed illustration, showcasing the fish's anatomical features, including its single dorsal fin, large eyes, and distinctive mouth. Forster's illustration of the Red Codling is a testament to the spirit of adventure and discovery that characterized the 18th century, a time when Europeans were exploring new lands and documenting the natural world with great enthusiasm. Cook's voyages were particularly significant in expanding the world's knowledge of the Pacific Ocean and its inhabitants, including the diverse range of bony fish, or Actinopterygii, and cartilaginous fish, or Chondrichthyes. This watercolor painting, which is part of the extensive collection of Johann Georg Adam Forster, provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering insights into the natural history of the Red Codling and the scientific methods of the time. The meticulous attention to detail and the use of naturalistic colors make this illustration a valuable addition to any collection of marine life art or historical documents.
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