Poster Print : Puffin, razorbill and king penguin
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Puffin, razorbill and king penguin
Puffin, razorbill and king penguin.. Handcolored engraving on steel by Annedouche after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richards New Edition of the Complete Works of Comte de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1837
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Media ID 14208313
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Edouardtravies Ornithology Puffin Razorbill Steelengraving
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Bring the captivating world of marine life into your home with our exquisite poster prints from Media Storehouse. This enchanting trio features a puffin, razorbill, and king penguin, handcolored from an intricately detailed 19th-century engraving by Annedouche after Edouard Travies. The rich, vibrant colors and meticulous attention to detail in this timeless print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, will transport you to the icy shores of the Antarctic and beyond. Add this stunning poster print to your decor and let the beauty of nature inspire you every day.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.7cm x 30.3cm (7.4" x 11.9")
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 portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This handcolored engraving, created by Annedouche after a drawing by Edouard Travies, showcases three distinctive and fascinating seabirds: the Puffin (Fratercula arctica), the Razorbill (Alca torda), and the King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus). Originally published in Richards New Edition of the Complete Works of Comte de Buffon by Pourrat Freres in Paris in 1837, this engraving is a testament to the intricate detail and artistry of the time. The Puffin, with its distinctive black and white plumage and colorful beak, is a common seabird found in the North Atlantic Ocean. They are known for their distinctive 'puffing' behavior when they return to their burrows to feed their young. The Razorbill, also known as the 'bearded seal-bird,' can be found in the North Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans. They are characterized by their black and white plumage and their distinctive, sharp, and hooked beak, which they use to forage for food on the ocean floor. The majestic King Penguin, native to the Southern Hemisphere, is the second largest of all penguin species. They are easily recognizable by their tall stature and their black and white plumage. This engraving beautifully captures the regal bearing and elegant posture of this magnificent bird. This intricately handcolored engraving is a valuable historical document, providing a glimpse into the ornithological research and artistic skills of the 19th century. It offers a fascinating insight into the natural world and the passion for discovery that drove scientists and artists of the time to document and preserve the beauty and diversity of the natural world.
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