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Phoebetria palpebrata, light-mantled albatross
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Phoebetria palpebrata, light-mantled albatross
Ff. 106. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Pelecanus pica and 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 Forster Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Procellariiformes Sauropsida Diomedeidae Mantled Phoebetria Phoebetria Palpebrata
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This stunning watercolor painting, titled "Pelecanus pica," depicts the Light-mantled Albatross, Phoebetria palpebrata, created by the renowned naturalist George Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent between 1772 and 1775. Forster, a German naturalist, accompanied Cook on his expedition as a scientific observer. This beautiful illustration, which is part of the Forster collection at the Natural History Museum in London, showcases the albatross in its natural habitat, with the sun casting a warm light over its sleek, white plumage. The bird's distinctive light mantle, which is visible around its eyes, adds to its captivating appearance. The Light-mantled Albatross is a member of the Diomedeidae family, which belongs to the order Procellariiformes, and the class Sauropsida, within the Aves phylum. This bird is known for its impressive wingspan, which can reach up to 11 feet, making it one of the largest flying birds in the world. The Light-mantled Albatross is also an excellent swimmer and diver, and it spends most of its life at sea. This exquisite watercolor painting is a testament to the spirit of discovery and exploration that characterized the 18th century. It captures the beauty and wonder of the natural world that Cook and Forster encountered on their journey, and it continues to inspire awe and fascination in viewers today. The painting was created by Johann Georg Adam Forster, who was not related to the publishing company of the same name, and it is a valuable addition to the rich history of natural history illustration.
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