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Colored illustration depicting two South American toucans: the Toco and the Red-belted Aracari.
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This vibrant antique engraving shows two spectacular South American toucans: the large Ramphastos toco (Toco Toucan), with its iconic oversized orange bill, and the Pteroglossus castanotis (Red-breasted Araçari), easily recognizable for its vivid yellow-red-green plumage.
Both are perched on naturalistic branches, rendered with superb chromatic balance and attention to detail typical of Prêtre's works.
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Details:
Original hand-colored print, approx. 22 × 15 cm
Drawn by Prêtre, early 19th century
From: Dizionario di Scienze Naturali
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