Fine Art Print : Dendrocygna arcuata australia eggs
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Dendrocygna arcuata australia eggs
Eggs of wandering whistling duck, Dendrocygna arcuata, collected by John Gilbert in Australia, 4th March 1841. All five are type specimens. Date: 1841
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Media ID 14239432
© Mary Evans / Natural History Museum
1841 Anatidae Anseriformes Australasia Duck Five Fowl Gilbert John Gilbert Label Labelled Ornithological Sauropsid Sauropsida Speckled Studioshot Waterfowl Dendrocygna Tree Duck
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the beauty and intrigue of the natural world with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints collection. This stunning piece features the eggs of the Wandering Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna arcuata), meticulously collected and documented by John Gilbert in Australia on the 4th of March, 1841. These type specimens offer a rare glimpse into the past and showcase the exquisite detail of these unique eggs. Add a touch of natural history and artistic flair to your home or office with this beautiful Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, brought to you through our partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.7cm (20" x 14.4")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases a collection of five eggs, each a precious and historic relic from the natural world. These eggs, belonging to the Wandering Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna arcuata), were meticulously gathered by the renowned naturalist John Gilbert in Australia on the 4th of March, 1841. The eggs are labeled as type specimens, indicating their significance in the scientific community during the Victorian era. The 19th century was a period of immense curiosity and exploration in the realm of natural history, and these eggs are a testament to that era. The Anatidae family, to which the Wandering Whistling Duck belongs, is a large and diverse group of waterfowl, and these eggs offer a rare glimpse into their biology and development. The eggs are speckled, reflecting the intricate patterns that adorn the shells of many avian species. The Sauropsida classification, which includes birds and reptiles, is a reminder of the evolutionary connections between these diverse groups of animals. The studio shot captures the eggs in a simple yet elegant setting, allowing their unique beauty to shine. The meticulous labeling, with the date and species information clearly visible, underscores the importance of documentation and record-keeping in scientific research. This photograph is a valuable historical artifact, offering a window into the past and the curiosity and wonder that drove naturalists like John Gilbert to explore the natural world. The eggs of the Wandering Whistling Duck, collected on that fateful day in March 1841, continue to inspire and intrigue ornithologists and natural history enthusiasts alike.
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