Fine Art Print : Puffin, extinct great auk, and emperor penguin
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Puffin, extinct great auk, and emperor penguin
Puffin, extinct great auk, and emperor penguin.. Handcolored engraving after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richards Oeuvres Completes de Buffon, Paris, Pourrat Freres, 1839
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Media ID 14219408
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Aptenodytes Arctica Buffon Completes Edouard Extinct Fratercula Oeuvres Ornithology Penguin Pinguinus Puffin Travies Forsteri Impennis
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating beauty of nature's wonders with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring this stunning handcolored engraving of the Puffin, the extinct Great Auk, and the Emperor Penguin from Mary Evans Prints Online, these prints transport you back in time. Originally drawn by Edouard Travies for Richards Oeuvres Completes de Buffon, Paris, Pourrat Freres, 1839, each print is a testament to the intricate detail and masterful craftsmanship of the past. Add a touch of history and artistry to your home or office with these magnificent Fine Art Prints 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.
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 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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, taken from Edouard Travies' drawings in Richards Oeuvres Completes de Buffon published by Pourrat Freres in Paris in 1839, showcases three iconic birds from the world of ornithology: the Puffin, the extinct Great Auk, and the Emperor Penguin. The Puffin, scientifically known as Fratercula arctica, is a distinctive seabird with a black back, white underparts, and colorful beak. They are still found in the North Atlantic Ocean and are known for their distinctive waddling walk. The Great Auk, Pinguinus impennis, was a flightless bird that once inhabited the North Atlantic shores. Sadly, this species was hunted to extinction in the late 19th century. The Great Auk is depicted in this engraving with its distinctive red eyes, black and white plumage, and large, rounded body. The Emperor Penguin, Aptenodytes forsteri, is the largest of all penguin species. They are found in the Antarctic and are easily recognizable by their black and white plumage, distinctive head markings, and large size. In this engraving, the Emperor Penguin is shown in its natural habitat, surrounded by ice and snow. This beautiful engraving not only showcases the intricate details of these birds but also provides a glimpse into the history of ornithology. The work of Edouard Travies and the publication of Richards Oeuvres Completes de Buffon were significant contributions to the scientific understanding of the natural world, and this image remains an important historical document.
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