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Illustration for "Alphabet of good examples", c.1890 (engraving)
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Illustration for "Alphabet of good examples", c.1890 (engraving)
DUV4212061 Illustration for "Alphabet of good examples", c.1890 (engraving) by Gray, Henri (Boulanger) (1858-1924); 18.5x16.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter o Obedience - Orphee Beie Bone Oseaux. Engraving in " alphabet of good examples ". Jules Levy, Publisher. Illustrations by Henri Boulanger, alias Henri Gray (1858-1924). Texts (poems) by Mrs. P. Boulanger. Engraving and printing by Ch. Gillot, 79 rue Madame, Paris. Around 1890. Find in each image the illustrious words. 62 pages. Sun: 18.5x16.2cm. Private collection); Photo © Duvallon
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This engraving, titled "Illustration for 'Alphabet of good examples'", transports us back to the enchanting world of 19th-century France. Created by Henri Gray (1858-1924), also known as Henri Boulanger, this intricate artwork measures 18.5x16.2 cm and is part of a private collection. The illustration depicts the letter O, representing the virtue of obedience in an alphabet book filled with moral lessons. In this particular scene, we see Orphee Beie Bone Oseaux—a mythological character—surrounded by various animals including birds and bears. A child stands nearby, observing with curiosity as music fills the air from a lyre being played by a musician. Every detail in this engraving has been meticulously crafted by Gray's skilled hand, capturing the essence of childhood innocence and wonderment. The artist's wife, Mrs. P. Boulanger, contributed poems that accompany each image in the alphabet book. Engraved and printed by Ch. Gillot on Madame Street in Paris around 1890, this piece exemplifies both artistic excellence and educational value for young readers at that time. As we delve into its intricacies further, we discover additional elements such as loaves of bread symbolizing sustenance and nourishment; delicate flowers adorning the scene; even a skeleton serving as a reminder of punishment or consequences for disobedience. This photograph print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate Gray's exceptional talent while immersing ourselves in an era long past—the late nineteenth century when art was used not only for aesthetic pleasure but also to teach valuable life lessons through storytelling. With its rich symbolism and attention to detail, this engraving serves as an enduring testament to Gray's mastery as an illustrator during his time—an exquisite snapshot frozen within history's pages.
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