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DORE: LONDON, 1872. Zoological Gardens - The Monkey House. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore
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DORE: LONDON, 1872. Zoological Gardens - The Monkey House. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore
DORE: LONDON, 1872.
Zoological Gardens - The Monkey House. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore, from the series London: A Pilgrimage, 1872
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1872 Cage Confinement Dore Face Gustave London London A Pilgrimage Monkey Spectator Victorian Visitor Zoology Captivity Zoological Garden
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This black and white wood engraving, created by Gustave Dore in 1872, transports us back to the late Victorian era in London. The image depicts the Monkey House at the Zoological Gardens, a place where visitors could marvel at exotic creatures from around the world. The Monkey House stands as a symbol of both fascination and controversy. Behind its iron bars, we see monkeys of various species confined within their cages. Their expressive faces reveal a mix of curiosity and resignation, perhaps longing for freedom beyond their captivity. In this scene, men dressed in Victorian attire stand as spectators inside the Monkey House. They observe these intelligent creatures with awe and intrigue. The contrast between human visitors and captive animals raises questions about our relationship with nature and our responsibility towards it. Dore's intricate engravings capture every detail of this interior space: from the ornate architecture to the delicate foliage that surrounds it. Through his masterful technique, he invites us into this enclosed world where humans encounter wildlife up close. As we gaze upon this historic print from DORE: LONDON 1872 series - part of London: A Pilgrimage collection - we are reminded of how zoology has evolved over time. This artwork serves as a poignant reminder to appreciate wildlife not only for its beauty but also for its intrinsic right to exist freely in nature's embrace.
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