Ardea sp. Heron
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Ardea sp. Heron
Ff. 112. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Ardea cocoi and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 8617837
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10705521
1754 1794 18th Century Adventure Ardea Ardeidae Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Discovery Exploration Forster Heron Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Pelecaniformes Sauropsid Sauropsida Second Voyage Wader
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning watercolor painting depicts an Ardea sp. heron, annotated as Ardea cocoi by George Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage of exploration to the southern continent between 1772 and 1775. Forster, a naturalist on the expedition, meticulously captured the heron's elegant form and vibrant blue plumage in this beautiful illustration. The painting, created by the skilled hand of Johann Georg Adam Forster, is a testament to the spirit of discovery and adventure that characterized the 18th century. Cook's voyages were instrumental in expanding European knowledge of the natural world, particularly in the Pacific region. The Ardea cocoi, also known as the Southern Screamer or the Coscoroba Spoonbill, is a wading bird belonging to the family Ardeidae and the order Pelecaniformes. It is characterized by its long, thin legs, a distinctive downward-curved bill, and a blue-gray body. This bird is native to South America and is the smallest of the spoonbill species. This watercolor painting is a valuable historical record of the natural world and the scientific observations made during Cook's expeditions. It is also a testament to the remarkable artistic talent of George Forster and Johann Georg Adam Forster, who captured the essence of the Ardea cocoi with remarkable detail and accuracy. The painting is a reminder of the importance of exploration and scientific inquiry in expanding our understanding of the natural world and the role that artists and naturalists play in documenting and preserving this knowledge for future generations.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.