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The Hawks-bill Turtle. A Perfect Recreation™ of the copperplate engraving with original hand color. By Mark Catesby, c. 1731. 20” x 13”.
SAVE $119: Use the Coupon Code "giving" to buy this for $476. The Hawks-bill Turtle was abundant when it was painted by Mark Catesby c. 1730. Today, it's starting to re-establish nesting grounds after centuries of commercial exploitation of its beautiful shell. Blue Ocean Institute works to inspire a closer relationship between people and the sea using science, art and literature. You can support their wonderful work by purchasing our Perfect Recreation™ of this historic and charming hand-colored engraving. We're pleased to also offer framed versions of this work.
Both are hand-crafted, historically accurate and very beautiful.Frame One is treated with bronze gilding at the inner and outer edges surrounding a blackened, patinated frieze. Frame Two is gilded with 23K gold over red and ochre, with an ivory inside edge. Watch the Video: Carl Safina on the Hawks-bill Turtle and Other Life Below the High Tide Line VIEW the entire Blue Ocean Collection
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