Hemlock flower fairy, Conium maculatum
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Hemlock flower fairy, Conium maculatum
Hemlock flower fairy, Conium maculatum.. Handcolored steel engraving by C. Geoffrois after an illustration by Jean Ignace Isidore Grandville from Les Fleurs Animees, Flower Fairies, Paris, Gabriel de Gonet, 1847
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1. Title: "The Hemlock Fairy's Mortar and Pestle: A Whimsical Tale of Flora and Fauna" This handcolored steel engraving, created by Charles Geoffrois after an original illustration by Jean Ignace Isidore Grandville, transports us to the enchanted realm of Les Fleurs Animees (Animated Flowers) in 1847 Paris. In this fantastical image, we encounter the Hemlock Flower Fairy, gracefully perched atop a cluster of Conium maculatum, or hemlock flowers. Dressed in a delicate, flowing gown adorned with intricate floral patterns, the Hemlock Fairy exudes an ethereal beauty. Her toga-clad attendant rabbit, seemingly unfazed by her presence, looks on as she meticulously grinds the hemlock flowers between a pestle and mortar. The scene is set against a backdrop of lush greenery, with the hemlock's distinctive, white, umbelliferous flowers and serrated, dark green leaves adding to the overall allure. However, this seemingly idyllic moment is not without a hint of satire and intrigue. The hemlock plant, known for its deadly poison, is a potent symbol of both life and death. The fairy's attendance to the plant, along with the dead frog at her feet, adds an element of mystery and potential danger to the scene. The intricate detail and whimsy of this handcolored steel engraving serve as a testament to the rich history of botanical illustration and the enduring allure of the natural world. This image, with its blend of beauty, danger, and whimsy, continues to captivate and inspire viewers over a century and a half after its creation.
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