Tea and coffee flower fairies sharing beverages
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Tea and coffee flower fairies sharing beverages
Tea and coffee flower fairies sharing beverages.. 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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Tea and Coffee: A Whimsical Encounter of Flower Fairies, by Jean Ignace Isidore Grandville and C. Geoffrois This exquisite hand-colored steel engraving, titled "Tea and Coffee," is an enchanting illustration from the collection "Les Fleurs Animees" (Animated Flowers) by Jean Ignace Isidore Grandville, published in Paris by Gabriel de Gonet in 1847. The print, created by C. Geoffrois after Grandville's original illustration, showcases the delightful encounter of tea and coffee fairies sharing their beloved beverages. The scene unfolds at an oriental table, where two ethereal fairies, one with a teapot and the other with a coffeepot, come together to enjoy their favorite brews. The tea fairy, adorned with camellia flowers, pours a steaming cup of tea for her coffee-loving companion. The coffee fairy, bedecked with coffee beans, grinds fresh beans into a mortar, ready to brew a pot of coffee. Grandville's satirical and whimsical style adds a touch of playfulness to this otherwise mundane moment. The tea and coffee fairies, with their human-like features and fairy wings, invite us to appreciate the simple pleasure of a shared beverage. This enchanting print is not only a beautiful piece of art but also a glimpse into the history of tea and coffee consumption and the imaginative world of flower fairies. The intricate hand-coloring and the meticulous steel engraving techniques bring the fairies and their surroundings to life, making this print a true masterpiece of historical illustration. The delicate details, from the teapot and coffeepot to the fairies' clothing and accessories, showcase the skill and artistry of the artists involved. This print is a must-have for anyone with an appreciation for the history of tea and coffee, whimsy, and the magical world of flower fairies.
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