Morus bassanus, gannet
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Morus bassanus, gannet
Plate 54 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 8613595
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10705708
Beak Birds Of Great Britain Booby Cliff Colony Cream Foot Gannet Geomorphology Gould John Gould Landform Morus Nesting Morus Bassanus
EDITORS COMMENTS
Plate 54 from John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873): A Striking Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Morus bassanus, the Gannet This exquisite hand-coloured lithograph, Plate 54 from John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873), showcases the impressive Morus bassanus, commonly known as the gannet. The gannet is a large seabird with a distinctive long, pointed beak and webbed feet, which are adapted for swimming and diving in the ocean. The gannet is depicted in this illustration with its distinctive crest of white feathers, contrasting against its black body and wings. The bird's anatomy is intricately detailed, revealing the complex geomorphology of this remarkable avian species. The gannet's beak is open wide, as if in the midst of a dive for fish, while its feet are tucked neatly under its body, ready for takeoff. The gannet is shown nesting in a colony on a cliffside, with other birds of similar species in the background. The daytime scene is filled with activity, as the birds call out to one another and tend to their young. The use of cream and muted tones adds depth and texture to the illustration, making it a stunning example of 19th-century ornithological art. John Gould was a renowned English publisher and printmaker, known for his meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accurate representation of natural history. This illustration, along with the other plates in The Birds of Great Britain series, remains an invaluable resource for ornithologists and natural historians today.
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.
