Lily flower fairy in white dress with veil
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Lily flower fairy in white dress with veil
Lily flower fairy in white dress with veil.. Handcolored steel engraving by C. Geoffrois after an illustration by Jean Ignace Isidore Grandville from Les Fleurs Animees, Flower Fairies, Paris, Gabriel de Gonet, 1847
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This enchanting handcolored steel engraving captures the ethereal beauty of a Lily Flower Fairy, as illustrated by Jean Ignace Isidore Grandville in his renowned collection "Les Fleurs Animees" or "Animated Flowers," published in Paris by Gabriel de Gonet in 1847. Grandville, a celebrated French satirist, artist, and caricaturist, brought whimsy and life to inanimate objects through his imaginative and intricate illustrations. In this image, the Lily Flower Fairy is depicted in a delicate white dress adorned with fleur-de-lis patterns, a symbol of the French monarchy and purity. Her veil, delicately draped over her long, wavy locks, adds to her ethereal and mystical appearance. A crown of lilies sits atop her head, further emphasizing her connection to the flower. The Lily Flower Fairy's pocket is filled with the stamens of the lily, a nod to the botanical accuracy of the illustration. The intricate details of the engraving, from the delicate folds of her dress to the delicate veins on the leaves of the lilies, showcase the masterful craftsmanship of the steel engraving process. This beautiful and enchanting image, with its historical significance and whimsical charm, is a testament to the power of imagination and the beauty of nature. It invites us to explore the magical world of flower fairies and to appreciate the intricacies of botanical illustrations from the past.
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