Bilder Charles d’Orbigny (1806-1876) – Study of an Aloe Plant – Hand-coloured engraving (1849)

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"Liliacées. Aloès a cornes de Bélier (Aloe fruticosa, L.)". This work illustrates an Aloe plant with its characteristic succulent leaves and a tall flowering spike, accompanied by detailed botanical dissections of the flower and seed pod below. This hand-coloured engraving is from the Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle, published in Paris in 1849. This encyclopedia is widely regarded as one of the finest natural history works of the nineteenth century due to the scientific accuracy of its text and the exceptional quality of its illustrative plates, which were produced by the leading French botanical artists of the period.

Charles d’Orbigny was a prominent French naturalist and geologist who directed the publication of the Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle. As a member of several prestigious scientific societies, he collaborated with top experts in various fields to create a comprehensive record of the natural world. D’Orbigny was instrumental in transitioning natural history from a hobby of the elite into a rigorous academic discipline through his meticulous editing and organization of scientific data. His contributions significantly influenced the development of paleontology and botany in France during the mid-nineteenth century.

Artist or Maker:
Charles d’Orbigny.

Dimensions:
Approximately 25 cm x 16 cm.

Medium:
Hand-coloured engraving.

Date:
1849.

Condition Report:
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