Sperm Whale Vintage Illustration Art Print
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This vintage art print, titled "Sperm Whale Vintage Illustration," showcases the majestic Physeter macrocephalus, or sperm whale, amid an oceanic setting with striking icebergs and serene waters. Created by the renowned 19th-century artist John Karst, the print captures the grandeur of this largest toothed predator of the sea with meticulous detail and a delicate color palette of blues, greens, and warm whites, reflecting the period's fascination with natural history and exploration. Its detailed illustration style not only highlights the whale's impressive size and distinctive features but also serves as a testament to the scientific and artistic endeavors of the late 1800s, making it a captivating piece for art collectors and marine enthusiasts alike.
This captivating vintage animal print by John Karst beautifully depicts the magnificent sperm whale in its natural habitat.
Fine Art Prints
- 230 GSM fine art paper, printed with archival inks.
- Optional genuine timber frames in four colourways: Black, White, Light Oak Look and Warm Kiaat Look. Clear glass front.
- Optional white window mount: 30 mm on A4, A3 and 30 × 30 cm, 40 mm on every larger size.
Premium Poly Canvas
- Premium imported poly-cotton blend canvas (260 GSM), printed edge to edge.
- Print only (rolled in a tube, 40 mm mirror bleed) or mounted on a 35mm timber stretcher with mirror-wrapped sides, ready to hang.
- Optional PS floater frames in four colourways: Black, White, Light Oak Look and Dark Kiaat Look. The canvas sits inside with a small shadow gap, so it appears to float.
Unframed / Unmounted Fine Art Prints and Canvases
- Dispatched in 3 to 4 working days.
Framed Artworks and Mounted Canvases
- Dispatched in 5 to 6 working days.
Delivery
- Free delivery anywhere in South Africa.
- Delivery takes 2 to 3 business days once your order has been dispatched.
- Keep prints out of direct sunlight and damp.
- Framed prints: dust the frame and glass with a dry microfibre cloth. Put a little glass cleaner on the cloth, never straight onto the frame.
- Canvas: dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid water and cleaning products on the printed surface.
- Keep an unframed print flat or rolled until it is framed.