Greetings Card : Ascension, Terns and Noddies
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Ascension, Terns and Noddies
Illustration (p.538) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890
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Ascension Charadriiformes Charles Darwin Darwin200 Flock Gull Laridae Sauropsid Sauropsida Sea Gull Seagull Tern Noddy
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Bring a touch of natural history to your correspondence with our exquisite Ascension, Terns and Noddies greeting cards from Media Storehouse. Featuring the captivating illustration 'Ascension, Terns and Noddies' by Charles Darwin from the first illustrated edition of his Journal of Researches, published in 1890, through Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning image of seabirds in their element against the backdrop of a tranquil ocean is sure to impress and delight any recipient. Add a personal message and send a piece of history with every card from our Media Storehouse range."
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This illustration, taken from the first edition of Charles Darwin's Journal of Researches, published in 1890, showcases a breathtaking scene of Ascension Terns, Sooty Terns, and Brown Noddies in flight above the rocky shores of an unspecified location. Darwin, a renowned naturalist and the father of the theory of evolution, documented his observations of these birds during his voyage on the HMS Beagle between 1831 and 1836. The illustration, drawn with remarkable detail and accuracy, captures the dynamic interplay between land and sea, as well as the graceful flight of these avian creatures. The Ascension Terns and Sooty Terns, both members of the Laridae family and the Charadriiformes order, are depicted in mid-flight, their wings outstretched and bodies streamlined for maximum aerodynamic efficiency. The Brown Noddies, a type of gull belonging to the Sulidae family, are shown perched on the rocks below, their distinctive plumage and beaked faces adding to the overall visual appeal of the image. The Sauropsida classification, to which all birds belong, is reflected in the illustration through the depiction of these birds' reptilian-like skeletal structures, which Darwin and other naturalists of the time believed were a key characteristic of this group. The image serves as a testament to Darwin's keen observational skills and his dedication to documenting the natural world, providing a valuable record of these birds for future generations to appreciate and learn from. This illustration is a must-have for any avian enthusiast, natural history collection, or library specializing in ornithology and the works of Charles Darwin.
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