Dictionnaire Pittoresque Collection

Turkeys
5669834 Turkeys; (add.info.: Illustration of Turkeys, from Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature by Felix-Edouard Guerin)

Illustration of an exotic blue bird and a bridge. (chromolithograph from from "Dictionnaire pittoresque)
5669693 Illustration of an exotic blue bird and a bridge. (chromolithograph from from "Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature" by Felix-Edouard)

Illustration of birds and a frog. 19th century (chromolithograph from Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle)
5669603 Illustration of birds and a frog. 19th century (chromolithograph from Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature by Felix-Edouard Guerin)

A Boa Constrictor, crushing a stag
5672122 A Boa Constrictor, crushing a stag; (add.info.: Illustration of a Boa Constrictor, crushing a stag, from Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature by)

Illustration of a beetle and some seagulls. 19th century (chromolithograph from Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire)
5669605 Illustration of a beetle and some seagulls. 19th century (chromolithograph from Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature by Felix-Edouard Guerin)

Snakes
5669830 Snakes; (add.info.: Illustration of snakes, from Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature by Felix-Edouard Guerin)

Illustration showing how to take cuttings from trees, from Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des
5669692 Illustration showing how to take cuttings from trees, from Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature by Felix-Edouard Guerin

Illustration a fish, fruit and a crab, from Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la
5669685 Illustration a fish, fruit and a crab, from Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature by Felix-Edouard Guerin

Illustration of flowers, a fish and a crab. 19th century (chromolithograph from Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire)
5669602 Illustration of flowers, a fish and a crab. 19th century (chromolithograph from Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature by Felix-Edouard Guerin)

Shells and flowers, 19th century (engraving)
5672163 Shells and flowers, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration of shells and flowers, from Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature by)

Illustration of botanical species, (chromolithograph from Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des)
5669611 Illustration of botanical species, (chromolithograph from Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature by Felix-Edouard Guerin)

Illustration of Manta Ray fish. (chromolithograph from Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomenes)
5669635 Illustration of Manta Ray fish. (chromolithograph from Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature by Felix-Edouard Guerin, 1799-1874) by Guerin

Illustration of mammals and insects. (chromolithograph from Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des)
5669634 Illustration of mammals and insects. (chromolithograph from Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature by Felix-Edouard Guerin, 1799-1874) by Guerin

Illustration of Cacti and a beached whale, from "Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomenes
5669648 Illustration of Cacti and a beached whale, from " Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature" 19th (engraving) by Guerin

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The "Dictionnaire Pittoresque" was a groundbreaking illustrated dictionary published in France in the 19th century. This unique reference book combined detailed descriptions of words with beautiful engravings and illustrations, making it a valuable resource for scholars and art enthusiasts alike. Each page of the dictionnaire was a work of art, bringing to life the meaning of words through vivid imagery. The intricate drawings and paintings featured in this tome captured the essence of each word, creating a visual feast for readers. The "Dictionnaire Pittoresque" revolutionized the way people approached language, showing that words could be just as powerful when paired with stunning visuals. Its legacy lives on as a testament to the beauty and power of language, forever immortalized in its pages filled with artistic renderings and poetic descriptions.