Butterflyfish - Luigi Balugani Ocean Life Art Print
Description
Glide through the annals of marine artistry with this Luigi Balugani fine art print, featuring a butterflyfish that seems to swim off the parchment. This 18th-century Italian's brush captures every nuance of the creature's distinctive form, from its elongated dorsal fin to its mask-like facial marking.
Balugani's scientific precision, honed during his African expeditions with James Bruce, breathes life into each scale and stripe. The fish's golden hues and stark black accent create a striking contrast against the cream backdrop, a testament to the artist's mastery of color and form.
This print isn't just wall decor; it's a portal to the Age of Exploration, when each sketch unveiled nature's secrets to European eyes. Perfect for tropical enthusiasts, ichthyology buffs, or those seeking to infuse their space with exotic elegance.
Displaying this artwork, you're preserving a slice of natural history, bridging Bologna's artistic tradition with the wonders of distant seas. Let Balugani's tragically brief yet brilliant legacy transform your walls into a cabinet of aquatic curiosities.
About the Artist
Delivery & Refunds
Cost
Orders over $50 USD ship free.
Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.
Delivery Times
Production:
The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.
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Average shipping times:
USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks
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Returns and Refunds
1. You're welcome to open a return / exchange request within 30 days of your order's delivery.
2. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.
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4. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.
5. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.
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Giclée Printing
Gold standard for museum-level quality. Traditional printing uses the classic CMYK color range - bottom image. Giclée uses pigment based, archival quality inks. Manufactured on advanced inkjet printers with up to 12 individual colors - top image.
Finish & Texture
Museum-quality, heavyweight paper with a smooth, clean finish that emphasises complex highlights and tones. Delivering outstanding clarity and colors that hum with life. Perfect fit for color graphics, illustrations & fine art photography.
FSC® Certified
Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.
Partnered with Prodigi
I've worked with a lot of partners over the years. Prodigi's quality and care is remarkable, but their commitment to art, the environment and ethical supply chains captured my heart.
Details, Details
Paper color: Natural white
Weight: 200gsm (5.9oz/yd)
Printing method: Giclée
Inks: Water-based
Shipped in: Tough cardboard tube
Giclée Printing
Gold standard for museum-level quality. Traditional printing uses the classic CMYK color range - bottom image. Giclée uses pigment based, archival quality inks. Manufactured on advanced inkjet printers with up to 12 individual colors - top image.
Finish & Texture
Museum-quality, heavyweight paper with a smooth, clean finish that emphasises complex highlights and tones. Delivering outstanding clarity and colors that hum with life. Perfect fit for color graphics, illustrations & fine art photography.
100+ Years of Color
Your new fine art print will be produced with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they're printed using a pro-lab process that delivers 100+ years of spectacular colour when cared for correctly.
FSC® Certified
Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.
Partnered with Prodigi
I've worked with a lot of partners over the years. Prodigi's quality and care is remarkable, but their commitment to art, the environment and ethical supply chains captured my heart.
