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-full.webp "A synopsis of the birds of Australia, and the adjacent Islands Pl.50 (1837-1838) by Elizabeth Gould")
A synopsis of the birds of Australia, and the adjacent Islands Pl.50 (1837-1838)
Two parrots perch on a gnarled branch, their emerald and crimson feathers sharp against the muted background. One cocks its head, beak slightly open, as if caught mid-chatter. The detailed engraving freezes their wild energy—vivid, alive, yet forever still.
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-full.webp "A synopsis of the birds of Australia, and the adjacent Islands Pl.43 (1837-1838) by Elizabeth Gould")
A synopsis of the birds of Australia, and the adjacent Islands Pl.43 (1837-1838)
A vibrant kingfisher perches on a branch, its cobalt wings stark against the muted greens. Nearby, a smaller bird tilts its head, as if listening. The detailed plumage suggests a careful study of life in motion, frozen mid-breath between flight and stillness.
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-full.webp "A synopsis of the birds of Australia, and the adjacent Islands Pl.24 (1837-1838) by Elizabeth Gould")
A synopsis of the birds of Australia, and the adjacent Islands Pl.24 (1837-1838)
A vibrant lorikeet perches among twisting branches, its emerald feathers stark against the paper’s muted tones. Delicate lines trace each barb of its wings, while the beak curves toward unseen fruit. This isn’t just a bird—it’s a meticulous record of life in the antipodean canopy.
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-full.webp "A synopsis of the birds of Australia, and the adjacent Islands Pl.65 (1837-1838) by Elizabeth Gould")
A synopsis of the birds of Australia, and the adjacent Islands Pl.65 (1837-1838)
Two parrots perch on a gnarled branch, their emerald and crimson feathers stark against the paper. One cocks its head, beak slightly open—mid-chatter or mid-bite. The leaves around them curl with precise veins, each line in the engraving sharp enough to prick a finger.
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-full.webp "Original water-colour drawings of birds and eggs Pl.02 (1763) by John William Lewin")
Original water-colour drawings of birds and eggs Pl.02 (1763)
A delicate watercolor study of birds and eggs, alive with intricate detail and a whisper of movement.
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-full.webp "Feeding the pigeons (1888) by Ettore De Maria Bergler")
Feeding the pigeons (1888)
A woman feeds pigeons in a lively, sun-dappled moment, where movement and quiet connection collide.
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-full.webp "Ornithologia methodice digesta Pl.197 (1767-1776) by Saverio Manetti")
Ornithologia methodice digesta Pl.197 (1767-1776)
A detailed ornithological illustration blending scientific precision with artistic elegance, capturing the grace of a bird in lifelike detail.
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Winterstimmung Mit Saatkrähen
A haunting winter landscape alive with rooks and the quiet glow of twilight, where stillness and movement collide.