Fine Art Print : Callaeas cinereus, kokako
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Callaeas cinereus, kokako
Ff. 52. Wtarecolour painting by George Forster (17774) annotated Callaeas cinerea and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
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1754 1794 18th Century Adventure Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Discovery Eudicot Eurosid Exploration Fabaceae Fabales Fabidae Forster Johann George Adam Angiospermae Callaeas Callaeidae Dicot Dicotyledon
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating beauty of the kokako, a rare and enchanting bird from New Zealand, with this exquisite fine art print from Media Storehouse. This stunning watercolor painting, created by renowned naturalist George Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage in 1772-75, showcases the intricate details and vibrant colors of the Callaeas cinerea, or kokako, in its natural habitat. With its distinctive blue-grey plumage, red wattles, and striking yellow eyes, this fine art print is a must-have for bird enthusiasts, natural history collectors, or anyone who appreciates the artistry of the past. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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, titled Callaeas cinerea, depicts the kokako (pronounced ko-koko), a native bird species of New Zealand, created during the historic second voyage of Captain James Cook (1728-1779) between 1772 and 1775. The painting was produced by the renowned naturalist George Forster (1754-1794), who accompanied Cook on his expedition to explore the southern continent. Forster, a German naturalist, was an accomplished artist and scholar, and his illustrations were instrumental in documenting the diverse flora and fauna of the South Pacific. This particular painting showcases the striking features of the kokako, a grey, plump bird with a distinctive blue-grey wattles and a red iris. The kokako is a member of the Callaeidae family, which is part of the larger order of birds known as the eudicots or angiosperms. It is also a flowering plant angiosperm, belonging to the Fabaceae family, making it a dicotyledon or dicot. The kokako was an intriguing discovery for European explorers, as it was previously unknown to the Western world. The painting by Forster serves as an important record of this unique bird species, which was later classified by Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus in 1788. Today, the kokako is considered a national symbol of New Zealand and is a protected species due to its endangered status. This exquisite watercolor painting not only captures the essence of the kokako but also transports us back to an era of adventure and discovery, when the world was still filled with unknown wonders waiting to be explored.
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