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Le Toco. (1806)
A toucan’s beak glows against muted greens, its black feathers edged with iridescence. Watercolor strokes give life to each barb, as if the bird might blink and tilt its head any moment. The paper holds not just an image, but the weight of a living gaze.
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Le Tocan à Collier jaune. (1806)
A yellow-collared toucan perches with quiet intensity, its black beak stark against soft plumage. Watercolor strokes bring life to each feather, the bird’s gaze holding something wild and untamed. The vibrant hues suggest tropical forests, a fleeting glimpse of nature’s brilliance preserved on paper.
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Araçarys (1900-1906)
A watercolor toucan perches with sharp precision, its beak a bold curve against muted greens. Every feather is rendered with scientific clarity, yet the bird’s watchful eye hints at life beyond the page.