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Thalassoma quinquevittata, fivestripe wrasse
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Thalassoma quinquevittata, fivestripe wrasse
Ff. 48 Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771
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This stunning watercolor painting depicts Thalassoma quinquevittatum, also known as the Five-stripe Wrasse, a vibrant and intricately patterned fish native to the waters of the South Pacific. The illustration was created by Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's historic first voyage to explore the southern continent between 1768 and 1771. Cook's expedition, which included the ships HMS Endeavour and HMS Adventure, marked a significant milestone in the age of discovery, leading to the charting of new territories and the expansion of European knowledge of the natural world. Parkinson, an accomplished artist, was a member of Cook's crew and documented the diverse marine life they encountered during their journey. In this exquisite watercolor, he expertly captures the Five-stripe Wrasse's distinctive red, green, and brown stripes, as well as its expressive eyes and fin details. The fish is a member of the Labridae family, which belongs to the order Perciformes, the perch-likes, and the class Actinopterygii, the ray-finned fishes. The Five-stripe Wrasse is a popular subject among marine enthusiasts and aquarists due to its striking appearance and relatively small size. This illustration serves as a testament to the rich biodiversity that Cook's expedition discovered and the important role that art played in documenting and preserving the natural wonders of the past. With its intricate details and vivid colors, Parkinson's painting continues to captivate audiences and inspire awe more than 250 years after it was created.
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