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Foreign Animals imported for the Earl of Derby (engraving)
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Foreign Animals imported for the Earl of Derby (engraving)
1617661 Foreign Animals imported for the Earl of Derby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foreign Animals imported for the Earl of Derby. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 September 1848.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22556752
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Coronata Earl Of Derby Gazelles Imported West Africa Addax
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This engraving, titled "Foreign Animals imported for the Earl of Derby" takes us back to the 19th century when exotic creatures from West Africa were brought to England. The image showcases a diverse array of wildlife that was carefully selected and transported for the pleasure of the Earl. Intriguingly, gazelles gracefully roam the foreground, their elegant forms captured in intricate detail by the English School artist. These graceful animals symbolize freedom and grace as they navigate their new surroundings. Among them are other fascinating species such as addax, rattel, rufifrons, dacoi, lencoryx, and coronata - each one contributing its unique charm to this visual tableau. The composition exudes an air of curiosity and wonderment as we witness these foreign beings adapting to their unfamiliar habitat under the watchful eye of Lord Derby. This engraving originally appeared in The Illustrated London News in September 1848 - a testament to how society's fascination with exploration and discovery extended even into art publications. As we gaze upon this print from Bridgeman Images' collection today, it serves as a reminder of our enduring fascination with nature's diversity and our insatiable desire to explore far-flung corners of our planet. It invites us to appreciate both the beauty found within our own environments and those beyond borders – reminding us that there is always more waiting to be discovered if we dare venture out into the unknown.
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