Poster Print : Gallicolumba erythroptera, Polynesian ground dove
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Gallicolumba erythroptera, Polynesian ground dove
Ff. 136. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Columba leucophrys 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 Columbidae Columbiformes Cook Discovery Dove Endangered Exploration Forster Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Polynesian Sauropsida Gallicolumba
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of stunning Poster Prints featuring the exquisite watercolor painting of the Polynesian Ground Dove (Gallicolumba erythroptera) by George Forster. This captivating work of art was annotated as Columba leucophrys and created during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75), now available as a beautiful poster print through Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Bring the vibrant colors and intricate details of this rare and fascinating bird into your home or office. Each print is produced using high-quality materials and printing techniques to ensure a long-lasting and visually stunning addition to your space. Order yours today and enjoy the timeless beauty of this historic artwork.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite watercolor painting depicts the Polynesian Ground Dove, Gallicolumba erythroptera, which was meticulously rendered by the naturalist George Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage of exploration to the southern continent between 1772 and 1775. Forster, who was accompanied by his father Johann Georg Adam Forster, documented the natural history of the diverse flora and fauna they encountered during their travels. This particular painting, annotated as Columba leucophrys, is now recognized as an accurate representation of the Polynesian Ground Dove, a member of the Columbidae family. The Polynesian Ground Dove is native to the Pacific Islands and is known for its distinctive red legs and feet, which contrast sharply with its otherwise cryptic, reddish-brown plumage. This ground-dwelling bird is a ground-forager and is endemic to the islands of the Pacific, making it an important part of the region's unique avian fauna. The painting showcases the intricate details of the bird's anatomy, from its beak and feathers to its legs and feet. The artist's skillful use of color and shading brings the bird to life, transporting us back to the 18th century and the spirit of adventure and discovery that characterized Cook's expeditions. Johann Georg Adam Forster's watercolors, which include over 500 illustrations, are considered some of the most important records of the natural history of the Pacific Islands during this period. This painting, in particular, is a testament to the remarkable observations made during Cook's voyages and the enduring legacy of these explorations in the fields of natural history and ornithology.
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