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The wider framing of this second study gives it a more expansive, environmental quality — you feel the landscape around the bird as much as the bird itself. \"Solitude II\" works particularly well in bedrooms, home offices, and meditation spaces where breathing room matters. One of a kind. Free shipping, complimentary insurance, and certificate of authenticity included. 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