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Brilliantly colored honeycreeper and sunbird illustration with tropical vibrancy, captured by Prêtre.
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Discover the story behind these rare prints: Not Just Another Print a tribute to the noble origins and hidden artistry of the Dizionario di Scienze Naturali.
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 Brilliantly colored honeycreeper and sunbird illustration with tropical vibrancy, captured by Prêtre.
Details:
Plate title: Scarlet Honeycreeper (*Drepanis coccinea*) Antique Print
Sheet size: approx. 22 × 14 cm
Technique: Original engraving, hand-colored with Arabic gum
Condition: Excellent - With True Gold enhancemen
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