ornithology
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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 "Ornithologia methodice digesta Pl.222 (1767-1776) by Saverio Manetti")
Ornithologia methodice digesta Pl.222 (1767-1776)
A vividly detailed bird illustration blending scientific precision with artistic vitality, capturing both form and spirit.