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Le sifflet du pigeon messager (engraving)
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Le sifflet du pigeon messager (engraving)
7200005 Le sifflet du pigeon messager (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le sifflet du pigeon messager. Illustration for La Chasse Illustree (Firmin Didot, 1871-72).); © Look and Learn
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Announcements Bloodsports Carrier Pigeon Carrier Pigeons Contryside Green Pastures Homing Pigeons Message Messages Messenger Pigeon Pigeon Post Pigeons Rural Area Rural Landscape Rural Life Rural Region Rural Scene State Hunting Tooth Billed Pigeon Fowls
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Le sifflet du pigeon messager (engraving) captures the essence of 19th-century rural life in France. This enchanting print, created by the French School, showcases a picturesque countryside scene with its lush green pastures and serene rural landscape. The artwork was originally featured as an illustration for La Chasse Illustree, a publication by Firmin Didot in 1871-72. In this image, we are transported to a time when hunting was not only a popular sport but also an integral part of state-sponsored bloodsports. The messenger pigeon takes center stage, symbolizing communication and announcements in an era before modern technology. These tooth-billed pigeons were highly valued for their ability to carry messages across long distances. The engraving skillfully depicts the beauty of these magnificent birds amidst their natural habitat. Pigeons soar gracefully through the sky while fowls and other wildlife animals roam freely below. Their presence adds depth and movement to the composition, creating a harmonious balance between man and nature. This print is not just a visual delight; it also serves as a historical testament to the significance of carrier pigeons during that era. These homing pigeons played an essential role in delivering important messages across vast territories. As we admire this exquisite piece from Bridgeman Images' collection, let us appreciate both its artistic merit and its portrayal of a bygone era filled with charm and simplicity.
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