Vintage illustration of an animal with a bovine head draped in a long white garment, kneeling on a flat surface.
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This is a vintage black and white illustration of a peculiar creature. It appears to be an animal with a distinctly bovine head—complete with horns and a muzzle—but its body is draped in what looks like a long, flowing white garment. The garment resembles a robe or a dress, and it covers the animal's entire body, obscuring any typical animal form. The animal is kneeling on a flat surface, and the illustration has a detailed, almost scientific quality, suggesting it might be from an old natural history or anthropological text. The style is reminiscent of 19th-century engravings. The text 'FIG. I.' and 'W. Gray del.' are visible at the bottom of the image.


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