Francois Le Vaillant Collection

Male giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant)
FLO4722824 Male giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Le Vaillant's camp on the banks of the Orange River in the Richtersveld
FLO4722707 Le Vaillant's camp on the banks of the Orange River in the Richtersveld. A giraffe skin is undergoing taxidermy on a frame

Cape baboon or chacma baboon, Papio ursinus. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant)
FLO4722878 Cape baboon or chacma baboon, Papio ursinus. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Common warthog, Phacochoerus africanus. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant)
FLO4722837 Common warthog, Phacochoerus africanus. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Young San woman nursing child, South Africa. She wears a cape, necklaces and beaded skirt
FLO4722815 Young San woman nursing child, South Africa. She wears a cape, necklaces and beaded skirt. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Young San man, with spears, South Africa. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant)
FLO4722813 Young San man, with spears, South Africa. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Sparacte beak-de-fer, imaginary bird, Sparactes superbus. Copied from Francois Le Vaillant's Natural History of
FLO4660504 Sparacte beak-de-fer, imaginary bird, Sparactes superbus. Copied from Francois Le Vaillant's Natural History of the Birds of Africa

Francois Le Vaillant's camp at Poort after a great elephant hunt, South Africa
FLO4722861 Francois Le Vaillant's camp at Poort after a great elephant hunt, South Africa. Among the huts, wagons and tents, a huge fire roasts elephant meat

Noble Namaqua woman of South Africa. She wears a robe with beaded belt, necklace and armbands
FLO4722766 Noble Namaqua woman of South Africa. She wears a robe with beaded belt, necklace and armbands. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Head of a male hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant)
FLO4722663 Head of a male hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Female hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant)
FLO4722679 Female hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Francois Le Vaillant (1753-1824)
863482 Francois Le Vaillant (1753-1824); (add.info.: Francois Le Vaillant (1753-1824) French explorer, collector and ornithologist

Francois Le Vaillant's camp at Great Fish River (Groote Visrivier), South Africa
FLO4722915 Francois Le Vaillant's camp at Great Fish River (Groote Visrivier), South Africa. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Francois Le Vaillant's camp at Pampoen-Kraal (Durbanville), West Cape, South Africa
FLO4722870 Francois Le Vaillant's camp at Pampoen-Kraal (Durbanville), West Cape, South Africa. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Man of the San People (Housouana or Bushmen), South Africa. With bow, arrows, feather and belt
FLO4722823 Man of the San People (Housouana or Bushmen), South Africa. With bow, arrows, feather and belt. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Spotted hyena, Crocuta crocuta, eating a sheep. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant)
FLO4722739 Spotted hyena, Crocuta crocuta, eating a sheep. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Khoikhoi (Hottentot) woman in full dress of fur cape, beaded skirt, anklets, necklaces
FLO4722733 Khoikhoi (Hottentot) woman in full dress of fur cape, beaded skirt, anklets, necklaces. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Head of a giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant)
FLO4722687 Head of a giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Woman and child of the San people (Housouana or Bushmen). From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant)
FLO4722798 Woman and child of the San people (Housouana or Bushmen). From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Lappet-faced vulture or Nubian vulture, Torgos tracheliotos (endangered). From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant)
FLO4722849 Lappet-faced vulture or Nubian vulture, Torgos tracheliotos (endangered). From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Young Gonaqua man, with bow and arrows, of the South African Khoikhoi (Hottentot)
FLO4722717 Young Gonaqua man, with bow and arrows, of the South African Khoikhoi (Hottentot). From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Head of a San (Housouana) woman of South Africa, with beads in her hair, earrings and necklaces
FLO4722788 Head of a San (Housouana) woman of South Africa, with beads in her hair, earrings and necklaces. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant)

Vulture, 1763-1824. Creator: Circle of François Le Vaillant
Vulture, 1763-1824

Head of a royal vulture (Sarcoramphus papa), 1763-1824. Creator: Circle of François Le Vaillant
Head of a royal vulture (Sarcoramphus papa), 1763-1824. King vulture

Head of an ear vulture (Otogyps auricularis daud), 1763-1824. Creator: Circle of François Le Vaillant
Head of an ear vulture (Otogyps auricularis daud), 1763-1824

Black walking bird with short thick red beak, 1763-1824. Creator: Circle of François Le Vaillant
Black walking bird with short thick red beak, 1763-1824

Crested vulture with a sheet of paper in its beak, 1763-1824. Creator: Circle of François Le Vaillant
Crested vulture with a sheet of paper in its beak, 1763-1824. "Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux d'Afrique par Francois Le Vaillant"

Red Bird of Paradise (No. 6), 1801-1806 (engraved plate printed in colours
986402 Red Bird of Paradise (No. 6), 1801-1806 (engraved plate printed in colours and finished by hand) by Barraband, Jacques (1767-1809) (after); 50.5x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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Francois Le Vaillant: A Glimpse into the Avian World of Africa Step back in time to the 18th and 19th centuries, where Francois Le Vaillant, a renowned French naturalist and explorer, embarked on an extraordinary journey through the diverse landscapes of Africa. Through his meticulous observations and stunning engravings, he brought to life the captivating beauty of African birds. Le Vaillant's passion for ornithology shines through in his detailed depictions of various avian species. From adult males and young Olive Bushshrikes to immature Cape Griffons, each engraving captures their unique characteristics with remarkable precision. His collaboration with artist Reinhold Lebrecht resulted in illustrations that are both scientifically accurate and aesthetically pleasing. One cannot help but be captivated by the Male Red-winged Starling depicted in one of Le Vaillant's engravings. Its vibrant plumage stands out against a backdrop of lush foliage, showcasing nature's artistry at its finest. Similarly enchanting is the male and female pair of Spotted Flycatchers portrayed with delicate strokes that convey their gracefulness. Le Vaillant's exploration extended beyond Africa's borders as well; his work includes depictions such as Tawny-flanked Prinias from other regions. The Racket-tailed Treepie engraving transports us to Asia while still maintaining its place within this comprehensive collection. The King Vulture engraving serves as a reminder that not all birds possess colorful feathers; instead, it showcases nature's ability to create beauty even in monochromatic hues. Likewise, the male and female Red-backed Shrike illustration highlights how subtle differences can exist between genders within a single species. As we delve deeper into Le Vaillant’s world, we encounter more fascinating creatures like the male and female Cape Rock Thrushes perched amidst rocky terrain—a testament to their adaptability.