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Fine Art Print : White dodo I by Pieter II Holsteyn, female, 1638
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White dodo I by Pieter II Holsteyn, female, 1638
White dodo I by Pieter II Holsteyn, female, 1638. Heliotype by Van Leer from Dr. Anthonie Cornelis Oudemans Dodo Studies, Amsterdam, Johannes Muller, 1917
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Amsterdam Anthonie Cornelis Cucullatus Didus Dodo Extinct Heliotype Ineptus Johannes Leer Muller Netherlands Ornithology Oudemans Pieter Raphus Studies
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating allure of history with our exquisite Fine Art Print of White Dodo I by Pieter II Holsteyn. This rare and mesmerizing work, originally published in 1638, showcases the female White Dodo in intricate detail. Meticulously reproduced from the original heliotype by Van Leer, as featured in Dr. Anthonie Cornelis Oudemans' Dodo Studies, this print is a must-have for art enthusiasts, historians, and those who appreciate the beauty of the natural world. Own a piece of history and elevate your space with this stunning, rights-managed Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
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is an exquisite heliotype print of a female dodo (Raphus cucullatus), created by the renowned Dutch artist Pieter II Holsteyn in 1638. This rare and captivating image is taken from Dr. Anthonie Cornelis Oudemans' seminal work, "Dodo Studies," published in Amsterdam by Johannes Muller in 1917. The dodo, a flightless bird endemic to the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, was tragically extinct by the late 17th century. Pieter II Holsteyn's meticulous depiction of the female dodo, with its distinctive white plumage, showcases the bird's unique beauty and grace, which has captivated the imagination of ornithologists and natural history enthusiasts for centuries. This heliotype print, produced by Van Leer, is a high-quality reproduction of Holsteyn's original oil painting. The intricate details of the dodo's feathers, beak, and eyes are beautifully rendered, providing a stunning visual representation of this extinct species. The muted, earthy tones of the background further emphasize the dodo's striking white plumage, making it a truly mesmerizing work of art and an invaluable contribution to the field of ornithology. The significance of Pieter II Holsteyn's "White Dodo I" extends beyond its aesthetic appeal, as it serves as an important reminder of the fragility of the natural world and the importance of preserving endangered species. This print is a testament to the beauty and mystery of the dodo, which continues to fascinate and inspire us more than three centuries after its extinction.
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