Great Auk and King Penguin Print

Wonderful for bird lovers, polar explorers at heart, and anyone drawn to the strange beauty of vanished species, this antique Great Auk and King Penguin print has instant charm. Pairing the now-extinct Great Auk with the elegant King Penguin, it brings together two remarkable seabirds in one beautifully observed natural history illustration. There is something especially compelling about that contrast - one a haunting symbol of loss, the other still full of regal poise and life - which gives the piece both visual character and real story. This is an edited reproduction made from antique/public domain source imagery.

For lovers of antique ornithology prints, vintage bird wall art, coastal decor, natural history illustration, and curious Victorian-style interiors, this piece has so much to offer. It feels scholarly, distinctive, and full of quiet drama, making it a wonderful choice for a study, hallway, library, office, or gallery wall. The Great Auk always carries a certain fascination because of its extinction, while the King Penguin adds balance, elegance, and a more familiar grandeur. Together they create a print that is not just decorative, but genuinely interesting - ideal for collectors, birdwatchers, wildlife enthusiasts, and anyone who likes wall art with a story behind it.

Print quality
Printed on 300gsm fine art cotton rag paper using archival pigment inks for superb detail, depth and longevity.

Mounting & Framing
Mounted prints are supplied with an antique white mount as standard, though a black mount is available on request.

Frames are UK-made in solid wood and finished with perspex glazing and an MDF back.
• Black/White – 20mm wide, 15mm deep
• Dark Rosewood – 35mm wide, 15mm deep
• Walnut Gold – 28mm wide, 14mm deep

As wood is a natural material, variations in tone and grain may occur. Not all sizes are available mounted. Sizes refer to the print area.

Attribution
This is an edited version of the following public domain image:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bilder-atlas_zur_Wissenschaftlich-popul%C3%A4ren_Naturgeschichte_der_V%C3%B6gel_in_ihren_s%C3%A4mmtlichen_Hauptformen_(Figs._346-347)_(6005789732).jpg