Charming and unusual hand colored engraving from 'Les Fleurs Animes', a collection of 52 illustrations, each with an accompanying story having to do with the interesting notion of reversing the comparison of human emotions to flowers. Flowers are represented in human form; here 'Vigne' represents intoxication. The grape vine is depicted as a woman whose dress is made of large grape leaves and whose arms and forehead are encircled with green tendrils. The broken wine bottle and glass in the foreground represent the dangers of drinking. A small 'drinking' bird at the left holds a small glass of wine. 6 1/2 x 10 1/4". Seller Inventory # 18315

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Vigne. Steel engraving

Publication Date: 1860

Condition: Very good condition

Store Description

We have been booksellers for 48 years, members of the ABAA, ILAB & many prominent trade organizations. You may order from us with the security that an established & reputable bookseller offers you, who abides by the code of ethics established by ILAB. We offer old, rare & out of print books, maps, prints, ephemera & photographs on many subjects. We handle items in every fields. Some of our specialties include the Hudson River Valley, the Antarctic & Arctic, Australia & the South Pacific.

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Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints, ABAA
29 Garrisons Landing, Garrison, NY, 10524, U.S.A.

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