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.
Information
• Patience is... boring: Printed locally in the USA, EU, UK and AUS. Meaning your new treasure arrives in a flash, not a sigh.
• Fine art paper for bold statements: Archival grade enhanced matte paper — delivering spectacular colors so rich, potent and tactile that your new print hums with life.
• Forget faded reproductions and printable posters: This print's fueled by colors that sing. Rendered with precision on warm-toned museum quality paper using water-based inks that shine for decades.
• FSC® certified: the math is simple: responsible forest management = art that doesn't cost the earth.
About the Artist
Shipping & Delivery
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 & Refunds
Returns and Refunds
1. You're welcome to open a return / exchange request within 30 days of your order's delivery. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.
2. No guarantees your return will be approved if you send items back before the approval of your return request
3. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.
4. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.
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Brand New, Just For You
Your new fine art print will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing art people actually want.
Eco-inks
Your new fine art print will be printed with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they meet the strict industry standards defined by Oeko-Tex 100.
FSC® Certified Paper
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.
Brand New, Just For You
Your new fine art print will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing art people actually want.
Eco-inks
Your new fine art print will be printed with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they meet the strict industry standards defined by Oeko-Tex 100.
FSC® Certified Paper
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.
