Autruche Collection

Letter A: aerostat; anchor; aqueduct; tree; eagle; watering can; ostrich; donkey; aloe; alligator
DUV4199500 Letter A: aerostat; anchor; aqueduct; tree; eagle; watering can; ostrich; donkey; aloe; alligator. Alphabet (Abecedaire)

Animals of Africa including vulnerable Diana monkey, Cercopithecus diana 1, mona monkey, Cercopithecus mona 2, ostrich
FLO4620087 Animals of Africa including vulnerable Diana monkey, Cercopithecus diana 1, mona monkey, Cercopithecus mona 2, ostrich, Struthio camelus 3, and pink-backed pelican, Pelecanus rufescens 4

Dodo, Raphus cucullatus (extinct), ostrich, Struthio camelus, great bustard, Otis tarda (vulnerable), cassowary
FLO4684724 Dodo, Raphus cucullatus (extinct), ostrich, Struthio camelus, great bustard, Otis tarda (vulnerable), cassowary, Casuarius casuarius (vulnerable), and North Island brown kiwi

Ostrich (African ostrich), Struthio camelus, cassowary (casoar a helmet), Casuarius casuarius, extinct dodo (dronte)
FLO4574792 Ostrich (African ostrich), Struthio camelus, cassowary (casoar a helmet), Casuarius casuarius, extinct dodo (dronte), Raphus cucullatus, penguin, Emperor penguin (emperor penguin)

Letter A: AMABILITY charm is full of arrogance, while we stop ARROGANCE at all times. Engraving in " ABC
DUV4206534 Letter A: AMABILITY charm is full of arrogance, while we stop ARROGANCE at all times. Engraving in " ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid". Ch

Large bird eggs elephant bird - aepyornis or elephants - Aepyornis maximus (extinct) 1, 2
FLO4646516 Large bird eggs elephant bird - aepyornis or elephants - Aepyornis maximus (extinct) 1, 2, ostrich - African ostrich - Struthio camelus 3

Great moas (Dinornis Robustus) hunted by prehistoric men with bows and arrows
FLO4639311 Great moas (Dinornis Robustus) hunted by prehistoric men with bows and arrows. The Moas, a species endemic to New Zealand, were birds that could not fly

Ostrich hunter. Engraving by Alfred Paris, to illustrate the story Voyage a la Plata, in 1886, by Emile Daireaux
LSE4334545 Ostrich hunter. Engraving by Alfred Paris, to illustrate the story Voyage a la Plata, in 1886, by Emile Daireaux, in le tour du monde 1888

Ostrich, River, Cobbler, Religion, Carpenter and Grinder: The Month of January
ALG174482 Ostrich, River, Cobbler, Religion, Carpenter and Grinder: The Month of January, from a zodiac cycle inspired by the astrological theories of Pietro d Albano (1257-1315) (fresco)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Autruche; Ostrich; Strauss (engraving)
7194782 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Autruche; Ostrich; Strauss (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Autruche; Ostrich; Strauss)

The fox, the donkey and the animals (Le renard, le singe et les animaux
DUV4214526 The fox, the donkey and the animals (Le renard, le singe et les animaux) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

Evening gown, 1914 (textile)
MNY94390 Evening gown, 1914 (textile) by Worth, Charles Frederick (1825-95); Museum of the City of New York, USA; eMuseum of the City of New York; British, out of copyright

The donkey and the dolphin (Le singe et le dauphin) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214339 The donkey and the dolphin (Le singe et le dauphin) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle between gladiators and animals, 320 AD (mosaic)
ALI177979 Battle between gladiators and animals, 320 AD (mosaic) by Roman, (4th century AD); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: combat de gladiateurs contre des animaux; ); Alinari

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"Captivating and Majestic: The Autruche in Various Art Forms" Step into the world of the autruche, commonly known as the ostrich, through a collection of captivating art pieces that showcase its beauty and significance. In an engraving by Alfred Paris from 1886, we are transported to a time when ostrich hunting was a popular activity. This illustration, featured in Emile Daireaux's story "Voyage a la Plata, " takes us on an adventurous journey filled with excitement and danger. Moving forward to fresco artwork inspired by Pietro d Albano's astrological theories, we encounter "Ostrich, River, Cobbler, Religion, Carpenter and Grinder: The Month of January. " This piece depicts the ostrich alongside various symbols representing different aspects of life during this month. It reminds us of the intricate connections between nature and human existence. Le Vocabulaire Illustre presents us with an engraving titled "Autruche; Ostrich; Strauss, " offering a visual representation of these magnificent creatures. Their elegance is captured in this simple yet striking image. The fables by La Fontaine come alive through one such tale called "The Donkey and the Dolphin (Le singe et le dauphin). " Here we witness how even animals can teach valuable lessons about friendship and trust. Transporting ourselves back in time to ancient Rome, we discover a mosaic depicting a fierce battle between gladiators and animals. Among them stands the mighty ostrich - symbolizing strength amidst adversity. Delving deeper into cultural references surrounding autruches brings us to "The Ostrich Hen" - perhaps highlighting their nurturing qualities or their role within family dynamics. "The Little Conde" introduces us to another aspect of these fascinating birds within Paris' famous Garden of Plants. Whether it be for educational purposes or simply for admiration, they have found their place among other exotic creatures.