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Thistle flower fairy, Carduus nutans
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Thistle flower fairy, Carduus nutans
Thistle flower fairy, Carduus nutans.. 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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This exquisite handcolored steel engraving captures the whimsical and enchanting world of Jean Ignace Isidore Grandville's Thistle Flower Fairy, Carduus nutans. The image, taken from the renowned collection "Les Fleurs Animees" published in Paris by Gabriel de Gonet in 1847, showcases the fairy in her natural habitat amongst the prickly thistle blooms. Grandville, a master of satire and whimsy, brings the Thistle Flower Fairy to life with intricate detail and vibrant color. Dressed in a flowing gown adorned with thistle motifs, the fairy's headdress is crowned with the spiky blooms, their thorns softened by her magical touch. A donkey jacket and trousers, complete with a top hat and cane, add a playful and endearing contrast to her ethereal appearance. The Thistle Flower Fairy's surroundings are equally captivating, with the intricately detailed thistle leaves and stems providing a textured backdrop to her enchanting presence. The delicate balance between the fairy's delicate form and the prickly thistle flowers is a testament to Grandville's artistic skill and the magical world he created in "Les Fleurs Animees." This beautiful handcolored steel engraving is a captivating glimpse into the history of flower fairies and the whimsical world of Jean Ignace Isidore Grandville. The intricate detail and vibrant color make it a stunning addition to any art collection or a thoughtful gift for those with a love for the magical and enchanting.
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