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Buffalo, 1850 (engraving)
7312365 Buffalo, 1850 (engraving) by Lassalle, Louis Simon (Cabaillot-Lassalle) (1810-1870); 18x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Buffalo in "Alphabet du 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 28400836
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Abecedary Alphabet Primer Animlas Buffalo Zoologist Educating Natural Sciences Zoological
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of Buffalo in 1850 through an exquisite engraving by Louis Simon Lassalle. Measuring 18x12 cm, this piece is part of a private collection and showcases the historical significance of Buffalo during that time. The engraving was featured in "Alphabet du Jardin des Plantes" a publication by Mrs. Louise Leneveux, also known as Marie-Louise Pignot. The book includes 16 lithographs drawn by Lassalle, along with numerous vignettes on wood. Published in Paris in 1850 by Mrs Veuve Louis Janet, Libraire-publisher at rue Saint-Jacques, this work encompasses 142 pages. Lassalle's attention to detail brings life to the animals depicted within the engraving. This particular image focuses on buffalo, highlighting their presence and importance within natural history and zoology studies during that era. The black-and-white aesthetic adds a timeless quality to the artwork while emphasizing its educational value. As an alphabet primer or abecedary, this engraving would have served as a valuable tool for teaching children about various animals and their characteristics. Overall, this print offers viewers a glimpse into both historical Buffalo and the world of natural sciences in France during the nineteenth century. It serves as a testament to Lassalle's talent as an engraver and his contribution to zoological illustrations of that time period.
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