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Poster Print : Antelope. Ff. 24. Drawing by George Forster (1754-1794)
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Antelope. Ff. 24. Drawing by George Forster (1754-1794)
Ff. 24. Drawing by George Forster (1754-1794), made during Captain James Cooks second voyage of discovery, 1772-1775
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1754 1794 Adam Adventure Antelope Artiodactyl Artiodactyla Bovid Bovidae Cook Discovery Epitheria Eutheria Even Toed Exploration Forster Johann Mammalia Outline Pencil Placental Resolution Theria Toed Ungulate Voyage
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring the intrigue of the past into your home or office with Media Storehouse's exquisite Antelope Poster Print. This stunning image, drawn by renowned naturalist George Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage of discovery between 1772 and 1775, depicts an Antelope in its natural habitat. The detailed and accurate drawing, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time, offering a glimpse into the rich history of exploration and discovery. Add this beautiful piece to your collection and let the adventure begin.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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 18th-century drawing by German naturalist George Forster depicts an antelope, likely a member of the Bovidae family, sketched during Captain James Cook's second voyage of discovery between 1772 and 1775. Forster, who accompanied Cook as a naturalist and artist, meticulously outlined the antelope with a pencil, capturing its distinct features and the intricacies of its toed ungulate anatomy. The antelope, an artiodactyl mammal, belongs to the Epitheria order, which also includes deer, pigs, and camels. This particular antelope is a placental mammal, meaning it nourishes its young with milk produced in the mammary glands. Forster's drawing provides a valuable record of the antelope species encountered during Cook's expedition, contributing to the growing body of knowledge about the natural world during the Age of Discovery. The drawing, with its intricate details and resolution, showcases the skill and dedication of Forster as an artist and naturalist. Cook's voyages were instrumental in expanding European knowledge of the world, and the detailed illustrations produced by naturalists like Forster played a crucial role in documenting the diverse array of plant and animal life encountered during these expeditions. This pencil sketch by Forster is a testament to the spirit of adventure and exploration that characterized the 18th century, as well as the importance of documenting and understanding the natural world. The antelope, with its graceful form and powerful presence, stands as a symbol of the wonders that awaited those who dared to venture into the unknown.
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