Fine Art Print : Scytalopus magellanicus, Magellanic tapaculo
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Scytalopus magellanicus, Magellanic tapaculo
Ff. 163. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Motacilla magellanica 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 Exploration Forster Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Mottled Passeriformes Passerine Perched Perching Sauropsid Sauropsida Magellanic
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating beauty of the natural world with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this exquisite watercolor painting of the Magellanic Tapaculo (Scytalopus magellanicus) by renowned naturalist George Forster. Dated back to Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75), this stunning work of art showcases the intricate details and vibrant colors of this elusive bird species. Bring a touch of history and natural wonder into your home or office with our high-quality, rights-managed prints from 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 exquisite watercolor painting, titled "Ff. 163," depicts the Magellanic Tapaculo, or Scytalopus magellanicus, a passerine bird native to the forests of South America. The illustration was created during Captain James Cook's second voyage of exploration to the southern continent, between the years 1772 and 1775. The painting was produced by the renowned naturalist and artist, George Forster, who meticulously documented the natural history of the lands and creatures encountered during the expedition. Forster identified the bird as Motacilla magellanica, a name now considered outdated. Forster's illustration captures the Magellanic Tapaculo in a perched position, showcasing its distinctive mottled plumage and robust legs. The Sauropsida, a group of vertebrates that includes reptiles and birds, is represented here through the anatomy of this avian subject. The painting is a testament to the spirit of adventure and discovery that drove Cook's expedition, as well as the scientific curiosity and artistic talent of Forster. Johann Georg Adam Forster, who accompanied Cook on the voyage, annotated the painting with the species name. Forster's work was published in his "Voyage Round the World," a comprehensive account of the expedition that was influential in advancing scientific knowledge of the natural world. This beautiful watercolor painting, with its historical significance and artistic merit, remains an invaluable record of the natural history of the southern continent during the 18th century.
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