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In the bustling streets of Ancient Rome, a triumphal procession takes place in the Roman Forum

Background imageGirafe Collection: Ancient Rome: A triumphal procession in roman forum, 1866 (coloured engraving)

Ancient Rome: A triumphal procession in roman forum, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702512 Ancient Rome: A triumphal procession in roman forum, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGirafe Collection: Male giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant)

Male giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant)
FLO4722824 Male giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Background imageGirafe Collection: African animals: zebra, Equus quagga, giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis, endangered chimpanzee

African animals: zebra, Equus quagga, giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis, endangered chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes
FLO4619914 African animals: zebra, Equus quagga, giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis, endangered chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes, and the endangered Asian jocko (orangutan, Pongo pygmaeus)

Background imageGirafe Collection: Giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis, female 1 and male 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving

Giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis, female 1 and male 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann
FLO4576996 Giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis, female 1 and male 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children)

Background imageGirafe Collection: Head of a giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant)

Head of a giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant)
FLO4722687 Head of a giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Background imageGirafe Collection: La giraffe - Eau forte by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845), engraved by Carnonkel

La giraffe - Eau forte by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845), engraved by Carnonkel
FLO4651298 La giraffe - Eau forte by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845), engraved by Carnonkel, for the dictionary of natural sciences: mammals by Frederic Cuvier

Background imageGirafe Collection: A kraal khoikhoi, with houses and carts, as well as an obstructed giraffe

A kraal khoikhoi, with houses and carts, as well as an obstructed giraffe
FLO4635356 A kraal khoikhoi, with houses and carts, as well as an obstructed giraffe, on the banks of the Orange River (South Africa)

Background imageGirafe Collection: Giraffe - Lithography, illustration by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1885)

Giraffe - Lithography, illustration by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1885) edited by Pierre Jean Francois Turpin (1775-1840)
FLO4611364 Giraffe - Lithography, illustration by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1885) edited by Pierre Jean Francois Turpin (1775-1840)

Background imageGirafe Collection: Letter G: KENTILLESSE sums up a child well notes but gets lost for a word of COVERSE

Letter G: KENTILLESSE sums up a child well notes but gets lost for a word of COVERSE. Engraving in " ABC
DUV4206560 Letter G: KENTILLESSE sums up a child well notes but gets lost for a word of COVERSE. Engraving in " ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid". Ch

Background imageGirafe Collection: Landscape of Europe in the Tertiary Age, with animal species - Chromolithography of Geology

Landscape of Europe in the Tertiary Age, with animal species - Chromolithography of Geology
FLO4694296 Landscape of Europe in the Tertiary Age, with animal species - Chromolithography of Geology and Paleontology by Friedrich Rolle (1827-1887)

Background imageGirafe Collection: La giraffe - Eau forte by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845), engraved by Carnonkel

La giraffe - Eau forte by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845), engraved by Carnonkel
FLO4651272 La giraffe - Eau forte by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845), engraved by Carnonkel, for the dictionary of natural sciences: mammals by Frederic Cuvier

Background imageGirafe Collection: girafes meeting

girafes meeting
Anna Cseresnjes

Background imageGirafe Collection: Giraffes In Love

Giraffes In Love
Iria Fernandez

Background imageGirafe Collection: Letter G: Giraffe, Guitarist, Gendarme, Frog. engraving in ' Alphabet'

Letter G: Giraffe, Guitarist, Gendarme, Frog. engraving in " Alphabet"
DUV4209794 Letter G: Giraffe, Guitarist, Gendarme, Frog. engraving in " Alphabet". Finish printing on 15 November 1875 by Charles Unsinger for Alphonse Lemerre, bookseller-publisher, Paris

Background imageGirafe Collection: Tout ce beau monde growls, growls, jappe, screams, roars, barks, hennit

Tout ce beau monde growls, growls, jappe, screams, roars, barks, hennit, illustration of the book for children
LSE4332815 Tout ce beau monde growls, growls, jappe, screams, roars, barks, hennit, illustration of the book for children " Les animaux en train de plaisir", by J.Jacquin

Background imageGirafe Collection: M. Latrompe crushes the tail of M. Lion, who shouts peacock, illustration of the childrens book

M. Latrompe crushes the tail of M. Lion, who shouts peacock, illustration of the childrens book "Les animaux en
LSE4332836 M. Latrompe crushes the tail of M.Lion, who shouts peacock, illustration of the childrens book " Les animaux en train de plaisir", by J.Jacquin, drawing by G.H.Thompson

Background imageGirafe Collection: Monsieur Hippos calecon could hardly be used for an aphid, illustration of the childrens book 'Les

Monsieur Hippos calecon could hardly be used for an aphid, illustration of the childrens book "Les animaux en
LSE4332833 Monsieur Hippos calecon could hardly be used for an aphid, illustration of the childrens book " Les animaux en train de plaisir", by J.Jacquin, drawing by G.H.Thompson

Background imageGirafe Collection: Ah! My heart hurts! murmure madame Hippo, illustration of childrens book 'Les animaux en train de

Ah! My heart hurts! murmure madame Hippo, illustration of childrens book "Les animaux en train de plaisir"
LSE4332832 Ah! My heart hurts! murmure madame Hippo, illustration of childrens book " Les animaux en train de plaisir", by J.Jacquin, drawing by G.H.Thompson, edition Hachette et Cie, 1885

Background imageGirafe Collection: Too late! The crocodile has raised the anchor! What a miserable look they do

Too late! The crocodile has raised the anchor! What a miserable look they do
LSE4332820 Too late! The crocodile has raised the anchor! What a miserable look they do!, illustration of the book for children " Les animaux en train de plaisir", by J.Jacquin

Background imageGirafe Collection: Stuff! M. Hippo sits in the mud, illustration of the childrens book 'Les animaux en train de

Stuff! M. Hippo sits in the mud, illustration of the childrens book "Les animaux en train de plaisir", by J
LSE4332835 Stuff! M.Hippo sits in the mud, illustration of the childrens book " Les animaux en train de plaisir", by J.Jacquin, drawing by G.H.Thompson, edition Hachette et Cie, 1885

Background imageGirafe Collection: One pushes, one crashes in front of the window, illustration of the childrens book 'Les animaux en

One pushes, one crashes in front of the window, illustration of the childrens book "Les animaux en train de
LSE4332822 One pushes, one crashes in front of the window, illustration of the childrens book " Les animaux en train de plaisir", by J.Jacquin, drawing by G.H.Thompson

Background imageGirafe Collection: Earth! Earth! suddenly screams the watch, illustration of the childrens book 'Les animaux en train

Earth! Earth! suddenly screams the watch, illustration of the childrens book "Les animaux en train de
LSE4332842 Earth! Earth! suddenly screams the watch, illustration of the childrens book " Les animaux en train de plaisir", by J.Jacquin, drawing by G.H.Thompson, edition Hachette et Cie

Background imageGirafe Collection: Before leaving, all the animals will dress new, illustration of the childrens book 'Les animaux en

Before leaving, all the animals will dress new, illustration of the childrens book "Les animaux en train de
LSE4332805 Before leaving, all the animals will dress new, illustration of the childrens book " Les animaux en train de plaisir", by J.Jacquin, drawing by G.H.Thompson

Background imageGirafe Collection: Cover of a childrens book, 'Les animaux en train de plaisir', by J. Jacquin, illustrations by G. H

Cover of a childrens book, "Les animaux en train de plaisir", by J. Jacquin, illustrations by G. H
LSE4332786 Cover of a childrens book, " Les animaux en train de plaisir", by J.Jacquin, illustrations by G.H.Thompson, edition Hachette et Cie, 1885, Paris. Selva Collection

Background imageGirafe Collection: Ancient Egypt : Ethiopians bring their tributes before the Pharaoh

Ancient Egypt : Ethiopians bring their tributes before the Pharaoh
XEE702559 Ancient Egypt : Ethiopians bring their tributes before the Pharaoh, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGirafe Collection: Girafe (chromolitho)

Girafe (chromolitho)
5211280 Girafe (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girafe. Illustration for Brehms Thierleben Allgemeine Kunde des Thierreichs)

Background imageGirafe Collection: Giraffe and clove tree

Giraffe and clove tree
Giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis, with handler and clove tree, Syzygium aromaticum. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pfitzer after an illustration by A

Background imageGirafe Collection: Grand Diner Parisien, menu displayed during the Siege of Paris

Grand Diner Parisien, menu displayed during the Siege of Paris
XIR248200 Grand Diner Parisien, menu displayed during the Siege of Paris, 1870-71 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Gauchard, Felix Jean (1825-72); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageGirafe Collection: Conversation entre animaux. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville

Conversation entre animaux. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville
DUV4212135 Conversation entre animaux. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville. Gravure signee Breviere dans le prologue intitule " Resume parlementaire" ecrit par PJ Stahl in " Scenes

Background imageGirafe Collection: La girafe. In 'Alphabet des petits garcons'Imagerie d

La girafe. In "Alphabet des petits garcons"Imagerie d
DUV4218337 La girafe. In " Alphabet des petits garcons" Imagerie d Epinal -Pellerin & Cie, imprimeurs-editeurs, Epinal, fin 19e siecle. Gravures sur bois coloriees au pochoir

Background imageGirafe Collection: Ms E-7 fol. 180 A Giraffe, from The Wonders of the Creation and the Curiosities

Ms E-7 fol. 180 A Giraffe, from The Wonders of the Creation and the Curiosities
XIR228213 Ms E-7 fol.180 A Giraffe, from The Wonders of the Creation and the Curiosities of Existence by Zakariya ibn Muhammed al-Qazwini (gouache on paper) by Islamic School


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In the bustling streets of Ancient Rome, a triumphal procession takes place in the Roman Forum. The vibrant scene comes to life in a beautifully colored engraving from 1866. Moving forward to more modern times, we find ourselves exploring an enchanting alphabet book published by Charles Unsinger for Alphonse Lemerre in Paris. Amongst the various engravings within its pages, we come across the letter G. Here, alongside a guitarist and gendarme, stands a graceful giraffe. As we delve into another captivating children's book titled "Les animaux en train de plaisir, " illustrated by G. H. Thompson and published by Hachette et Cie in 1885, our imagination is ignited once again. Amidst all the growls, barks, roars, and screams of this lively world filled with animals at play, Monsieur Latrompe accidentally crushes M. Lion's tail while he shouts like a peacock. Meanwhile, Madame Hippo murmurs about her hurting heart as Monsieur Hippos calecon proves unsuitable for an aphid. In this whimsical collection of illustrations capturing animal antics and adventures galore lies both humor and charm. From crocodiles raising anchors too late to hippos sitting contentedly in mud baths - these delightful scenes transport us back to simpler times when books were cherished treasures that sparked endless wonderment. One particular illustration captures our attention as animals push and crash near a window while another depicts watchful eyes screaming "Earth. Earth. " These vivid images serve as reminders of how even amidst chaos or impending danger; there is always something worth fighting for - be it freedom or simply finding joy amid adversity. Before bidding farewell to this magical world created by J. Jacquin and brought to life through G. H. Thompson's artistry, we witness all the animals dressing up anew before embarking on their next adventure together.