Striking contrast between the dark Imperial Crow and the vividly patterned Common Magpie.
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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 Striking contrast between the dark Imperial Crow and the vividly patterned Common Magpie.
Details:
Plate title: Imperial Crow and Common Magpie
Sheet size: approx. 22 × 14 cm
Technique: Original engraving, hand-colored with Arabic gum
Condition: Excellent
Explore the Stories behind the Art: Read about Prêtre
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