Poster Print : Scomber japonicus, chub mackerel
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Scomber japonicus, chub mackerel
Ff. 228. Pencil sketch 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 Bony Fish Captain Cook Captain James Cook Chub Cook Discovery Exploration Fishes Forster Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Mackerel Osteichthyes Pencil Perciform Perciformes Ray Finned Fish
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Bring the historical beauty of the natural world into your home or office with our Media Storehouse range of poster prints. This captivating image showcases the Scomber japonicus, also known as the chub mackerel, as depicted in a pencil sketch by renowned naturalist George Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75). The detail and intricacy of this Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online is sure to impress, making it a stunning addition to any space. Order yours today and relive the rich history of marine exploration."
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 39.8cm (23.4" x 15.7")
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 exquisite pencil sketch of Scomber japonicus, commonly known as the chub mackerel, was created by the renowned naturalist Johann George Adam Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent between 1772 and 1775. Forster, who served as Cook's naturalist and expedition historian, meticulously documented the diverse flora and fauna encountered during their journey. The chub mackerel, a bony fish belonging to the Actinopterygii class and the Perciformes order, is depicted in this illustration with remarkable accuracy and detail. With its vibrant blue coloration and distinctive stripes, the chub mackerel is a striking example of the rich marine life found in the Pacific Ocean. This illustration, which is dated between 1754 and 1794, is a testament to the spirit of adventure and discovery that characterized the 18th century. Cook's expeditions, which included the first European contact with Hawaii and New Zealand, expanded the world's knowledge of the Pacific and its inhabitants. The sketch was created during a time when natural history illustrations were an essential tool for scientific exploration and documentation. Forster's illustrations, along with his detailed written accounts, provided valuable information about the natural world that was used to advance scientific knowledge and understanding. This beautiful pencil sketch by George Forster is a reminder of the important role that exploration and documentation played in the development of our knowledge of the natural world. It also serves as a visual record of the rich marine life that was discovered during Cook's voyages, which continue to inspire and captivate us today.
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