Geoffroy Saint Hilaire Collection

Panthera leo senegalensis, West African Lion
Plate 45 (117) Le Lion du Senegal. From Histoire Naturelle des Mammifcres, avec des figures originales, Vol. 1, 1819-42, by Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire & Baron Georges L. C. Frederic D. Cuvier

Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire (engraving)
3644337 Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1845)

Statue en marbre de Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire (engraving)
3644966 Statue en marbre de Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue en marbre de Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire)

Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire (engraving)
815790 Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire (1772-1844)

Elephas maximus, Asian elephant
Plate 207 (310) Elephant D Aise. From Histoire Naturelle des Mammifcres, avec des figures originales, Vol. 2, 1819-42, by Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire & Baron Georges L. C. Frederic D. Cuvier

Giraffa camelopardalis, giraffe
Plate 412 (332) Girafe, Femelle. From Histoire Naturelle des Mammifcres, avec des figures originales, Vol. 4, 1819-42, by Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire & Baron Georges L. C. Frederic D. Cuvier

Bison bison, American bison
Plate 123 (414) Le Bison d Amerique from Histoire Naturelle des Mammifcres, avec des figures originales, Vol. 1, 1819-42, by Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire & Baron Georges L. C. Frederic D. Cuvier

Mandrillus leucophaeus, drill
Plate 139 (58) Le Drill Vieux. From Histoire Naturelle des Mammifcres, avec des figures originales, Vol. 1, 1819-42, by Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire & Baron Georges L. C. Frederic D. Cuvier

Le Sajou Brun, Male
Plate 30 (170) Le Sajou Brun, Male. From Histoire Naturelle des Mammifcres, avec des figures originales, Vol. 1, 1819-42, by Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire & Baron Georges L. C. Frederic D. Cuvier

Camelus bactrianus, bactrian camel
Plate 216 (326) Le Chameau. From Histoire Naturelle des Mammifcres, avec des figures originales, Vol. 2, 1819-42, by Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire & Baron Georges L. C. Frederic D. Cuvier

Le Sajou Brun, Femelle
Plate 29 (165) Le Sajou Brun, Femelle. From Histoire Naturelle des Mammifcres, avec des figures originales, Vol. 1, 1819-42, by Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire & Baron Georges L. C. Frederic D. Cuvier

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Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire: A Pioneer in Zoological Exploration Panthera leo senegalensis, West African Lion. Rhinoceros unicornis, Indian rhinoceros. These are just a few of the magnificent creatures that fascinated and captivated Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, an influential figure in the world of zoology. Through his detailed engravings, such as the one depicting himself with a majestic lioness or standing beside a towering Indian rhinoceros, we catch a glimpse of his passion for these animals and his dedication to understanding their behavior and anatomy. The marble statue of Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire immortalizes him as a pioneer who pushed boundaries in scientific exploration. With Elephas maximus, Asian elephants gracefully surrounding him and Giraffa camelopardalis towering above them all, it is evident that he sought to unravel the mysteries of nature's most fascinating creatures. As water cascades from the fountain nearby, symbolizing life's continuous flow, we can imagine Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire tirelessly studying Lepus europaeus European brown hares darting across open fields or observing Ursus americanus American black bears roaming through dense forests. Equus sp. Zebras gallop freely alongside Bison bison American bison grazing peacefully on vast plains - both species representing diversity and resilience in nature. It was this fascination with biodiversity that drove Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire to explore every corner of our planet in search of new discoveries. His legacy lives on through his meticulous engravings which not only captured the essence of each animal but also conveyed his deep respect for their existence. Through these masterpieces, he shared with us glimpses into worlds unknown - opening our eyes to the wonders that lie beyond our own human experience. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire's contributions continue to inspire generations after him; reminding us all to appreciate and protect Earth's diverse wildlife so future generations can also marvel at the beauty and complexity of our natural world.