Peach flower fairy, Prunus persica
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Peach flower fairy, Prunus persica
Peach flower fairy, Prunus persica.. 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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1847 Blossom Fairy Headdress Peach Prunuspersica Straw
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1. Title: "Peach Blossom Fairy: A Victorian Enchantment" This exquisite handcolored steel engraving captures the ethereal beauty of a Peach Blossom Fairy, as imagined by the renowned French artist, Jean Ignace Isidore Grandville, in his iconic work "Les Fleurs Animees" published in Paris in 1847. The engraving is the masterful creation of C. Geoffrois. The Peach Blossom Fairy is depicted in a dreamlike setting, surrounded by the delicate, pinkish-white petals of a peach blossom tree. She wears a headdress adorned with the very blossoms she is surrounded by, their soft hues enhancing her ethereal appearance. Her petite form is clad in a furmuff, a traditional winter garment, suggesting that this scene takes place during the transitional season from winter to spring. The fairy's playful nature is evident in her mischievous smile and the straw-like details on her wings, which resemble the delicate stems of the peach blossoms. The engraving's intricate details and vibrant colors bring the fairy to life, transporting us to a magical realm where flowers come alive and fairies dance among their blossoms. "Les Fleurs Animees" was a groundbreaking work in the history of botanical illustration, showcasing Grandville's imaginative interpretation of flowers and their associated mythology. This engraving is a testament to the enduring allure of the Peach Blossom Fairy and the captivating world of Victorian flower fairies.
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