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Framed Print : Scytalopus magellanicus, Magellanic tapaculo
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Scytalopus magellanicus, Magellanic tapaculo
Ff. 163. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Motacilla magellanica and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
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1754 1794 18th Century Adventure Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Discovery Exploration Forster Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Mottled Passeriformes Passerine Perched Perching Sauropsid Sauropsida Magellanic
18"x14" Modern Frame
Introducing the latest addition to our Framed Prints collection at Media Storehouse - a captivating watercolor of the Magellanic Tapaculo (Scytalopus magellanicus). This exquisite artwork, originally painted by George Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75), is now available as a beautifully framed print. With intricate details and vibrant colors, this piece brings the enchanting world of the Magellanic Tapaculo right into your home or office. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, this unique work of art is a must-have for nature enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Add a touch of history and beauty to your space with our Framed Print of the Magellanic Tapaculo by George Forster.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.7cm (14" x 18")
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 exquisite watercolor painting, titled "Ff. 163," depicts the Magellanic Tapaculo, or Scytalopus magellanicus, a passerine bird native to the forests of South America. The illustration was created during Captain James Cook's second voyage of exploration to the southern continent, between the years 1772 and 1775. The painting was produced by the renowned naturalist and artist, George Forster, who meticulously documented the natural history of the lands and creatures encountered during the expedition. Forster identified the bird as Motacilla magellanica, a name now considered outdated. Forster's illustration captures the Magellanic Tapaculo in a perched position, showcasing its distinctive mottled plumage and robust legs. The Sauropsida, a group of vertebrates that includes reptiles and birds, is represented here through the anatomy of this avian subject. The painting is a testament to the spirit of adventure and discovery that drove Cook's expedition, as well as the scientific curiosity and artistic talent of Forster. Johann Georg Adam Forster, who accompanied Cook on the voyage, annotated the painting with the species name. Forster's work was published in his "Voyage Round the World," a comprehensive account of the expedition that was influential in advancing scientific knowledge of the natural world. This beautiful watercolor painting, with its historical significance and artistic merit, remains an invaluable record of the natural history of the southern continent during the 18th century.
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