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Giraffe and clove tree
Giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis, with handler and clove tree, Syzygium aromaticum. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pfitzer after an illustration by A. Carie Baron from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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This exquisite hand-colored steel engraving, created by Pfitzer after an illustration by A. Carie Baron, depicts a majestic giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) in close proximity to a clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum). The giraffe, with its distinctive spotted pattern and elongated neck, stands tall and graceful, its head reaching up towards the branches of the tree. The clove tree, native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia, is identified by its glossy, evergreen leaves and fragrant white flowers. The handler, dressed in the fashion of the early 19th century, stands beside the giraffe, holding a long stick to guide the animal. This image is taken from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville's Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), published in Paris between 1834 and 1839. The work was a popular and influential reference book for zoology and botany, featuring detailed illustrations of various species from around the world. The intricate details of the engraving, from the textures of the giraffe's coat to the veins on the clove leaves, showcase the skill and artistry of the illustrators and engravers of the time. This beautiful print is a testament to the fascination with the natural world that characterized the scientific and artistic explorations of the 19th century.
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