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Pinguinus Impennis -  Great Auk and - Gavia Stellata - Diving Bird engraving by Prêtre (c.1835)
  • Pinguinus Impennis -  Great Auk and - Gavia Stellata - Diving Bird engraving by Prêtre (c.1835)

Great Auk and Diving Bird (*Pinguinus impennis*) and (*Gavia stellata*) Original hand-colored Antique Print by Prêtre (c.1835)

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Charming illustration of two aquatic birds with accurate anatomical and marine details.

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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

Featuring the extinct Great Auk (*Pinguinus impennis*) and a Diving Bird (*Gavia stellata*), this engraving shows superb detail and coloration. The birds are shown on rocky shores, reflecting the natural habitats of seabirds.

Original engraving from c.1835

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Details

  • Technique: Original hand-colored engraving
  • Illustrator: Pierre Antoine Prêtre
  • Publication date: circa 1835
  • Condition: Excellent

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