Sperm Whale
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Poster with a vintage 1872 illustration of a sperm whale by Charles Melville Scammon, featuring the text "Sperm Whale (Physeter Macrocephalus)".
The sperm whale's impressive tail fin is capable of striking at speeds up to three meters per second—enough force to incapacitate an orca. The whale's head houses a large organ filled with a substance once mistakenly believed to be the whale's sperm, leading to its enduring name. This organ's purpose remains a mystery, adding to the mystique of these magnificent creatures, famously represented by the albino sperm whale, Moby Dick, in literature. A fascinating blend of art, science, and history, this poster is a captivating addition for any enthusiast.
Artist: Charles Melville Scammon | Created: 1872.
Frame not included.
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Our posters and canvas come from one of the world's leading manufacturers of fine art prints – Hahnemühle.
Posters
The 210g paper from Hahnemühle is matte with a texture and warm tone that gives the image a fantastic depth. Thanks to the unbeatable quality of the paper, you can count on a durability of up to 60 years if you avoid strong sunlight or other stress.
Canvas
Our canvases are printed on Hahnemühle's exclusive 370g Art Canvas Smooth with a natural white tone and fantastic color reproduction. Our canvas prints are as close as you can get to real art.
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