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Physalia physalis, Portuguese man-of-war
Ff. 38 Vol 3. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771
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18th Century Adventure Captain James Cook Cnidaria Cnidarian Coelenterata Coelenterate Cook Discovery Exploration Hydrozoa Hydrozoan Jelly Jelly Fish Jellyfish Leptolida Leptolina Leptolinae Man Of War Medusa Jellyfish Medusozoa Physaliidae Invertebrata
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 17.6cm x 24.4cm (6.9" 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 by Sydney Parkinson captures the intrigue and mystery of the Physalia physalis, or Portuguese man-of-war, during Captain James Cook's first voyage to explore the southern continent from 1768 to 1771. Cook and his crew encountered this fascinating invertebrate in the waters of the Pacific Ocean, and Parkinson's illustration provides a vivid record of their discovery. The Portuguese man-of-war is not actually a true jellyfish, but rather a colonial hydrozoan, consisting of a floating colony of polyps that function as a single organism. The large, translucent sail-like structures, known as floats, propel the colony through the water, while the tentacles, which can reach up to 30 feet in length, trail beneath. These tentacles are lined with stinging cells, or nematocysts, which the man-of-war uses to capture and immobilize prey. This painting is a testament to the incredible biodiversity that Cook and his crew encountered on their expedition. The man-of-war, with its striking appearance and deadly sting, would have been a fascinating and daunting sight for the sailors of the HMS Endeavour. The painting also showcases the remarkable talent of Sydney Parkinson, who was Cook's official artist on the voyage. His detailed and accurate illustrations of the flora and fauna they encountered were invaluable in documenting the discoveries of the expedition. As a member of the class Cnidaria, the Portuguese man-of-war is related to other coelenterates such as corals, sea anemones, and true jellyfish. The man-of-war belongs to the order Physaliidae, and is also known as the blue bottle or the Portuguese man-o'-war. Despite its intimidating appearance, the Portuguese man-of-war plays an important role in the marine ecosystem as a predator and scavenger, and its stinging tentacles can provide a valuable defense against other marine organisms.
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