Beautiful engraving combining sacred symbolism and elegant coastal shapes.
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This work by Prêtre pairs the iconic Sacred Ibis (*Threskiornis aethiopicus*) with the long-billed Curlew (*Numenius arquata*), capturing their poised stature and distinct beak forms in meticulous color.
Original engraving from c.1835
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