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Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae, New Zealand pigeon
Ff. 137. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Columba argetraea and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
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1754 1794 18th Century Adventure Australasia Bill Captain Cook Captain James Cook Columbidae Columbiformes Cook Discovery Exploration Forster Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster New Zealand Hemiphaga Novaeseelandiae Kereru
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.2cm x 24.4cm (6.8" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning watercolor painting, created by German naturalist George Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the uncharted southern continent between 1772 and 1775, depicts the distinctive New Zealand pigeon, Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae, also known as the Kereru. Forster meticulously rendered the bird's vibrant plumage, with its iridescent blue-green sheen, and intricate anatomical details, including its large, distinctive bill and powerful legs. Forster labeled the painting as Columba argentera, a name later corrected to Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae. The painting was produced during a time of great exploration and discovery, when Europeans were first encountering the unique wildlife of Australasia. The work is a testament to the spirit of adventure and scientific curiosity that fueled the expeditions of Cook and Forster. This exquisite illustration was created by the skilled hand of Johann Georg Adam Forster, who accompanied Cook as a naturalist on his voyages. The painting is a valuable historical record of the natural world and a beautiful work of art in its own right.
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