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Willem Bontekoes illustration of the dodo
Willem Ysbrantsz Bontekoes illustration of the dodo, from his Voyage, 1646. Wood engraving from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melvilles The Dodo and its Kindred, London, Reeve, Benham and Reeve, 1848
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Alexander Cucullatus Didus Dodo Edwin Extinct Gordon Hugh Ineptus Kindred Melville Ornithology Raphus Strickland Voyage Willem
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating world of extinct wonders with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This exquisite illustration of the elusive Dodo, created by Willem Ysbrantsz Bontekoes in 1646, offers a glimpse into the past. Meticulously crafted as a wood engraving, this rare and intriguing piece is taken from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melville's renowned publication, The Dodo and its Kindred. Add an air of mystery and historical charm to your space with this stunning 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 30.2cm (21" x 11.9")
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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This wood engraving is an exquisite representation of Willem Ysbrantsz Bontekoe's illustration of the dodo (Raphus cucullatus), created in 1646 during his voyage to the East Indies. The image is taken from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melville's comprehensive work, "The Dodo and its Kindred," published in London in 1848. Bontekoe's illustration is a hand-colored lithograph, showcasing the dodo's distinctive features - its large, round body, small wings, and a distinctively shaped head with a red beak and a bare, red skin around the eyes. The dodo's ineptness is also depicted, as it stands with its legs wide apart and its wings spread out, unable to fly. The dodo, a native of the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, is now extinct, having been hunted to extinction by humans shortly after their arrival on the island in the late 1500s. Bontekoe's illustration is an invaluable record of this unique and fascinating bird, which has captured the imagination of ornithologists, naturalists, and the public alike. Strickland and Melville's publication of Bontekoe's illustration in "The Dodo and its Kindred" was a significant contribution to the scientific community, as it helped to document and preserve the memory of this extinct species. The intricately detailed wood engraving is a testament to the skill and artistry of Bontekoe and the dedication of Strickland and Melville to the study and preservation of natural history.
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