Whale poster
Oneart is a small team of enthusiasts dedicated to finding the most beautiful visuals for you. Behind each poster you find on our site lies a story – that of an era, an artistic movement, an artist, or even a scientist. Here, we wanted to highlight the story of the marine world through a selection of...whale posterswhose illustrations come from a 19th-century book.
Embark on a journey to conquer the world of cetaceans and display the most majestic marine mammals of the oceans in your home.
A nautical touch in your interior thanks to whale posters.
Throughout the 19th century, the whale was the subject of myths and desires.Charles Melville Scammonwas both a whaler and a naturalist, so he hunted and studied whales, particularly those he was fortunate enough to encounter in North America. While today our societies protect whales, the profession of whaler was still very recent and innovative in Scammon's time: it was also considered a way to better understand this animal, both majestic and frightening. Thanks to Scammon's numerous studies, we have been able to understand, for example, the difference betweenblue whales,humpback whalesor eventhe sperm whales.
To present all his discoveries,Charles Melville Scammonpublished in 1872 a work entitled Natural History of Cetaceans and Other Marine Mammals of the West Coast of North America. These are the precious illustrations from this work that we have unearthed here: you will therefore discover detailed black and white sketches that do justice to the majesty of sperm whales, humpback whales, fin whales, and of course blue whales.
To further enhance your aquatic decor, also discover ourCollection of posters: Shellfish and Crustaceans, highlighting marine treasures such as seashells, crabs, and starfish. Let yourself be transported by the beauty of the oceans and create a unique decoration that combines art, history, and nature.
Choose your whale posters from Oneart
The Oneart teams have chosen to offer you the following:whale postersand sperm whales in triptych format. This is how you can truly appreciate the grandeur and majesty of these monumental cetaceans!
The oceanographic plates from Scammon's work have been printed using a monochrome lithography technique: you can thus admire the color variations of the mammal as closely as possible to reality. The whale images have of course been enlarged compared to the original illustrations: the dotted effects that you may see can give the impression that the image is pixellated. However, this visual impression represents the original grain of the image, which is precisely what gives the poster all its authenticity!
All illustrations are also printed on 220g cream-colored textured paper, which ensures optimal durability and a unique finish for your posters.whale postersare available in three sizes: 30x40cm (x3), 50x70cm (x3) and 60x80cm (x3). These are standard dimensions: you will therefore easily find the perfect frames to showcase them in triptych format. All you have to do is choose your favorite whale species to display above the sofa, in the dining room or even in the office!
