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Diomedea exulens, wandering albatross
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Diomedea exulens, wandering albatross
Ff. 99. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Dyomedea exulans made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
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1754 1794 18th Century Adventure Albatross Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Discovery Exploration Foot Forster Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Procellariiformes Diomedea Diomedea Exulans Diomedeidae
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This stunning watercolor painting, titled "Diomedea exulans" or the Wandering Albatross, is an exquisite illustration created by renowned naturalist George Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent between 1772 and 1775. Forster, a German naturalist and explorer, accompanied Cook as a scientist and artist on this historic expedition. The painting depicts the Diomedea exulans, also known as the Wandering Albatross, a magnificent bird belonging to the Diomedeidae family, Procellariiformes order, and Aves class. Known for their impressive wingspan, which can reach up to 11 feet, these birds are renowned for their ability to fly for extended periods without flapping their wings. Forster's illustration captures the intricate details of the albatross's anatomy, with its pinkish hue, webbed feet, and distinctive beak. The bird is depicted perched outside, likely on a rocky outcrop, during daytime hours. The vibrant colors and meticulous brushstrokes bring the albatross to life, providing a glimpse into the natural world that Forster and Cook discovered during their groundbreaking expedition. This illustration is a testament to the spirit of adventure and discovery that characterized the 18th century, a time when European explorers set out to chart the unknown territories of the world. The painting is a valuable historical record of the natural world, as well as a beautiful work of art in its own right. Johann Georg Adam Forster created this illustration between the years 1754 and 1794. Forster's work was widely disseminated through the publication of his natural history accounts and illustrations, making significant contributions to the scientific community's understanding of the natural world during this period.
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