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Katsuwomus pelamis, skipjack tuna
Ff. 230. Watercolour painting 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 Bonito Bony Fish Captain Cook Captain James Cook Carangidae Cook Discovery Exploration Fishes Forster Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Leather Jack Leatherjacket
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 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 23x19 inches (584x482mm). 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 39.6cm x 26.8cm (15.6" x 10.6")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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 by George Forster, titled "Katsuwomus pelamis, or the Skipjack Tuna," is a captivating illustration of this magnificent bony fish, created during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent between 1772 and 1775. Forster, who was a naturalist on the expedition, meticulously captured the vibrant blue hues and intricate patterns of the Katsuwonus pelamis, also known as the skipjack tuna, Arctic bonito, or leatherjacket. The painting showcases the fish's distinctive features, including its long, slender body, large dorsal fin, and the characteristic dark stripe that runs along its side. Forster's attention to detail is evident in the depiction of the fish's sharp, needle-like teeth and its large, expressive eyes. This illustration is a testament to the spirit of adventure and discovery that characterized the 18th century, as European explorers sought to expand their knowledge of the natural world. The painting is part of a larger body of work produced during Cook's voyages, which included the documentation of numerous new species and geographical discoveries. The painting was created by George Forster, who was the son of Johann Christian Friedrich Höhne and Johanna Elisabeth Forster. Johan Georg Adam Forster, who also accompanied Cook on the expedition, is believed to have influenced the style and technique of this illustration. The Katsuwonus pelamis is a member of the Carangidae family, which also includes the bonito and the mackerel. It is a highly migratory fish found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world. This illustration serves as a reminder of the rich natural history that was discovered during the Age of Exploration and the important role that artists and naturalists played in documenting these discoveries for future generations.
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