Photo Mug : Halobaena caerulea, blue petrel
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Halobaena caerulea, blue petrel
Ff. 86. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Procellaria fimilis and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
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1754 1794 18th Century Adventure Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Discovery Exploration Forster Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Petrel Procellariiformes Prion
Photo Mug
"Bring the beauty of the natural world into your daily routine with Media Storehouse's Photo Mugs. Featuring an exquisite watercolor painting of the Halobaena caerulea, or Blue Petrel, from the collection of Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning image, originally painted by George Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75), is now available to adorn your mug and add a touch of history and elegance to your morning coffee or evening tea. Our high-quality Photo Mugs are not only functional but also a work of art, making them a perfect gift for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike."
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning watercolor painting, titled "Halobaena caerulea" or the Blue Petrel, is a masterpiece created by the renowned naturalist George Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage of exploration to the southern continent between 1772 and 1775. Forster meticulously captured the vibrant blues and graceful form of this magnificent seabird, which is a member of the Procellariiformes order, also known as prions or petrels. The painting, annotated as "Procellaria fimilis," showcases the Blue Petrel in its natural habitat, soaring above the vast expanse of the ocean during the daytime. Forster's keen observation skills and artistic abilities brought the bird's unique features to life, from its elongated wings to its slender body and distinctive blue-gray plumage. Captain James Cook's expeditions were groundbreaking in the field of discovery and exploration, and the detailed illustrations produced during these voyages played a crucial role in advancing scientific knowledge of the natural world. This painting, created by Forster between 1754 and 1794, is a testament to the spirit of adventure and curiosity that drove these expeditions. The painting was produced by the skilled hand of Johann Georg Adam Forster, who accompanied Cook on his second voyage as a naturalist and was responsible for documenting the natural history of the lands and creatures they encountered. This beautiful work of art is a reminder of the rich discoveries and insights that came from these historic expeditions and the enduring legacy of the naturalists and explorers who documented them.
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