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Lilac flower fairy, Syringa vulgaris
Lilac flower fairy, Syringa vulgaris.. 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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1. Title: "The Enchanted Lilac Fairy: A Whimsical Vision from the Past" This exquisite handcolored steel engraving captures the ethereal beauty of the Lilac Fairy, Syringa vulgaris, as illustrated by Jean Ignace Isidore Grandville in his renowned collection "Les Fleurs Animees" or "Animated Flowers," published in Paris by Gabriel de Gonet in 1847. The image, a masterpiece of 19th-century satire and whimsy, is the work of skilled engraver C. Geoffrois. The Lilac Fairy is depicted with delicate features, her face framed by a diadem of lilac blossoms. Her neck adorned with a necklace of the same flowers, she wears a flowing gown made of petals, with leaves forming intricate patterns. Her graceful form is further enhanced by the delicate wings that sprout from her back, reminiscent of the lilac's own fragile yet resilient blooms. The fairy's surroundings are equally enchanting, with lilac bushes in full bloom, their sweet scent filling the air. A beetle, perhaps enchanted by the fairy's presence, rests at her feet. The intricate details of the engraving, from the veins on the leaves to the delicate folds of the fairy's dress, showcase the meticulous craftsmanship of the time. This image, a testament to the rich history of botanical illustration and the whimsical world of flower fairies, continues to captivate viewers with its enchanting allure. The Lilac Fairy, Syringa vulgaris, remains a symbol of the magic and wonder hidden within the natural world.
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