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Mais, Zea (engraving)
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Mais, Zea (engraving)
7158221 Mais, Zea (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mais, Zea, Epi. Illustration for Dictionnaire Francais Illustre des Mots et des Choses by MM Larive et Fleury (George Chamerot, 1888).); © Look and Learn
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Corn Corn Crop Corn Crops Ears Of Corn Horn Maize Muscial Instrument Muscial Instruments Vegetable Vegetables Woodwind Instrument Music Instrument Musical Instruments Musics
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This 19th-century engraving titled "Mais, Zea" showcases the beauty and significance of corn crops. The artwork, created by an anonymous French School artist, is part of a private collection. It was originally featured as an illustration in the renowned Dictionnaire Francais Illustre des Mots et des Choses by MM Larive et Fleury in 1888. The intricate engraving depicts ears of corn with meticulous detail, highlighting their botanical characteristics and natural history. Corn, also known as maize, has long been a vital food source and plays a crucial role in our global food supply. Intriguingly, amidst the depiction of corn crops lies a horn-shaped musical instrument made from woodwind. This inclusion adds an element of surprise to the composition and hints at the harmonious relationship between nature's bounty and human creativity. The black-and-white aesthetic enhances the historic feel of this artwork while emphasizing its timeless appeal. The skilled craftsmanship showcased through this engraving transports viewers back to a bygone era when scientific exploration merged seamlessly with artistic expression. Overall, this print serves as both a visual delight for art enthusiasts and an educational tool for those interested in botany or agricultural history. Its presence reminds us of the interconnectedness between nature's gifts and human ingenuity throughout centuries past.
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