Pittoresque Collection (#6)

Edouard T Charton
EDOUARD THOMAS CHARTON French magazine proprietor, founder of Magasin pittoresque and L Illustration. Date: 1807 - 1890

Giorida della Valle
Sitti Maani Gioerida della Valle, Iraqi wife of Roman traveller Pietro della Valle - for the whole romantic story, see the account in the Magasin Pittoresque - circa 1630

Gioerida della Valle
Sitti Maani Gioerida della Valle Iraqi wife of Roman traveller Pietro della Valle : their romantic story is told in Magasin pittoresque, 1841 ? circa 1630

Spain (1806). Badajoz. General view of the town. Drawing from Georges Malbestes book Voyage pittoresque et historique de l Espagne. Illustrations by Charles Percier and Marie Alexandre Duparc

PEDRO I of Brazil (1798-1834). Emperor of Brazil (1822-1831). Acclamation of the King Pedro I in the field of Santa Anna (Santana) in Rio de Janeiro

children, g. w. willis, goat, pastoral, spring, may, ambient, bliss, blossom, crock
May; G.W. Willis; Children; Goat; Pastoral, spring, May; pittoresque, nostalgic; rustic; wreath; crown; twig; goat kid; luxuriant coronal; blossom; tree; greenery; horns; hooves; jar; crock;

Brazil (19th c.). Mill to refine the sugar. Illustration from Voyaqe Pittoresque et Historique au Bresil (1834-1839)

Double profile portrait of the Montgolfier brothers, French balloonists, with view of their birthplace, Annonay, and two other scenes from France pittoresque. Date between 1790 and 1850

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"Pittoresque: A Tapestry of Nature's Wonders" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of pittoresque, where nature weaves a tapestry of breathtaking beauty and captivating marvels. From the majestic pistachio nut tree, Pistacia vera, bearing its luscious fruits that delight both our taste buds and imagination, to the delicate harvestmen or daddy longlegs, Opiliones species, gracefully traversing through their intricate webs. In this picturesque realm, you may catch a glimpse of the vibrant great and lesser spotted woodpeckers as they tap rhythmically on ancient trees like skilled percussionists composing an orchestra amidst the forest's symphony. And behold. The Indian grey mongoose playfully frolics among mango fruit-laden branches while relishing in their succulent sweetness. Venturing further into this wonderland reveals basalt columns adorning Fingal's Cave on Staffa Island - nature's architectural masterpiece sculpted over millennia. As your eyes wander afar, Plasencia city unfolds before you in an engraving from Voyage Pittoresque en Caceres - a testament to human ingenuity blending harmoniously with natural splendor. Journeying towards France brings us to Le Cantal Pittoresque - a haven for explorers seeking solace amidst rolling hills and quaint villages. Here stands the sacred fig tree or peepal tree (Ficus religiosa), revered by many cultures for its spiritual significance and serene presence. As day turns into dusk, witness Francolin birds taking flight alongside frigatebirds against a backdrop adorned with fragrant frangipani flowers – an ethereal sight that etches itself forever in memory. And finally, meet the charismatic blue-headed fantail (Rhipidura cyaniceps) fluttering effortlessly through dense foliage; its iridescent plumage reflecting sunlight like scattered gemstones.