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O for Bear, 1850 (engraving)
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O for Bear, 1850 (engraving)
7312397 O for Bear, 1850 (engraving) by Lassalle, Louis Simon (Cabaillot-Lassalle) (1810-1870); 18x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: O for Ours in "Alphabet" from the Jardin des Plantes, by Mrs. Louise Leneveux (nickname of Marie-Louise Pignot (1797-1876), illustrated with 16 lithographs drawn by L. Lassalle and numerous vignettes on wood. Mrs Veuve Louis Janet, Libraire-publisher, 59 rue Saint-Jacques, Paris, 1850 (Source BNF). 142 pages. Measurements: 18 x 12 cm."); Photo © Duvallon
Media ID 28400854
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Abecedary Alphabet Primer Animlas Bear Bears Black Bear Brown Bear Zoological Zoologist Alphabet Letter Educating Natural Sciences
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This print showcases the engraving titled "O for Bear, 1850" by Louis Simon Lassalle. Measuring 18x12 cm, this artwork is part of a private collection and holds significant historical value. The engraving is featured in the book "Alphabet" from the Jardin des Plantes, created by Marie-Louise Pignot under her pseudonym Mrs. Louise Leneveux. The book includes 16 lithographs drawn by Lassalle and numerous woodcut vignettes, providing an educational resource for children. Published in Paris in 1850 by Mrs Veuve Louis Janet, Libraire-publisher on rue Saint-Jacques, this piece reflects the early XIX century's fascination with natural history and zoology. It serves as an alphabet primer or abecedary that introduces young readers to various animals. In this particular engraving, we are presented with a depiction of a bear - either a black bear or brown bear - showcasing its majestic presence within nature. The artist's attention to detail is evident through intricate lines and shading techniques used to create depth and texture. The black-and-white composition adds a timeless quality to the artwork while emphasizing the beauty of simplicity. This enchanting image transports us back to nineteenth-century France when education was intertwined with exploration and discovery. Overall, this print offers viewers a glimpse into both artistic mastery and scientific curiosity prevalent during that era—a true testament to the intersection between art and knowledge.
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