Two vibrant Jacamar birds with metallic plumage and long sharp beaks on stylized branches.
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Original 19th-century hand-colored engraving by Pierre-Antoine Prêtre, published in the Italian edition of the Dizionario di Scienze Naturali. This exquisite plate illustrates Two vibrant Jacamar birds with metallic plumage and long sharp beaks on stylized branches.
Details:
Plate title: Jacamar Birds
Sheet size: approx. 22 × 14 cm
Technique: Original engraving, hand-colored with Arabic gum
Condition: Excellent - With True Gold enhancemen
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