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Greetings Card : Pinguinus impennis, great auk
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Pinguinus impennis, great auk
Oil painting on canvas by John Gerrad Keulemans (undated). 229 x 205
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1842 1912 Alcidae Bait Behaviour Charadriiformes Cliff Collector Feet Fisherman Flightless Flock Geomorphology Great Auk Iceland
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Introducing our enchanting collection of greeting cards from Media Storehouse, featuring the exquisite artwork of John Gerrad Keulemans. This stunning oil painting captures the beauty and grace of the Great Auk, or Pinguinus impennis, in intricate detail. Each card in this range is a work of art in its own right, perfect for expressing your deepest sentiments. Bring a touch of natural history and artistic elegance to your correspondence with these beautifully crafted greeting cards."
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 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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.
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This stunning oil painting on canvas by the renowned Dutch naturalist artist John Gerrad Keulemans captures the enigmatic Great Auk, Pinguinus impennis, in its natural habitat. The Great Auk, also known as the "clumsy penguin of the North Atlantic," was a flightless seabird that once thrived in the cold waters around Europe and Iceland. Keulemans masterfully depicts a flock of these grey-blue birds huddled together on a rocky cliffside, their large, webbed feet anchoring them to the uneven terrain. In the foreground, a curious Great Auk turns its head towards the viewer, revealing its expressive, black eyes and distinctive beak. The scene also includes a solitary fisherman, poised on the edge of the cliff with a line and bait in hand, perhaps attempting to catch one of these prized birds for food or collection. The Great Auk was highly sought after by collectors due to its unique appearance and rarity, as it had already gone extinct by the late 19th century. This illustration, created between the years 1842 and 1912, offers a glimpse into the geomorphology and behavior of this fascinating bird. The Great Auk's elongated body, rounded wings, and lack of flight feathers are evident in the painting, as well as their characteristic posture of huddling together for warmth and protection. The intricate details of the painting, from the textured rocks to the individual feathers on the birds, make it an invaluable addition to any natural history collection. The Great Auk's extinction is a reminder of the importance of preserving and protecting endangered species and their habitats. This beautiful artwork serves as a testament to the wonder and mystery of the natural world and the importance of documenting it for future generations.
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