South Georgia is home to massive colonies of king penguins where adult birds often leave their young behind. Crèches of chicks are formed, and there is safety in number for these youngsters. The chicks were called “oakum boys” by sailors, because their fluffy down resembled the brown fibers used as caulking on ships. Left to their own devices, oakum boys are free to explore, and they seem to exude curiosity.

This is an archival quality print on Fujicolor Crystal Deep Matte Velvet Paper with a white border. Print is signed and numbered by the artist as part of an edition of 20, with choice of 8×10 inch or 16×20 inch versions. Print ships flat and unframed, with a signed certificate of authenticity.

Entire print measures 8×10 or 16×20, including white border.

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