1856 - Les Fleurs Animees

Illustrated By J.J. Grandville

By J. J. Grandville

Introduction By Alph. Karr

Text By Taxile DeLord

Tome Premier

Published 1856
Gabriel de Gonet, Editeur/ Paris

Text in French

Two Volumes Bound in One

"Les Fleurs Animées" is a remarkable 19th-century work by the renowned French caricaturist J.J. Grandville, originally published in 1847. This enchanting book features a unique blend of botanical illustrations and whimsical anthropomorphism, where flowers are personified as elegant women adorned in floral-themed attire. Grandville's exquisite illustrations, paired with accompanying text by Taxile Delord and Alphose Karr, offer a delightful fusion of art, humor, and social commentary. "Les Fleurs Animées" stands out as a testament to Grandville's imaginative genius and his ability to infuse charm and life into the natural world, making it a cherished treasure for lovers of both art and botany.

Blind-embossed detail to green binding/boards. Raised bands to spine. Gilt tooling/text to spine. White silk moire endpapers. Decorative illustrated hand-painted title page. Binding tight. Clean pages. Light rubbing to board/spine edges/corners. Faint light foxing to some page/tissue guards. Stunning full-page hand-painted illustrations throughout(all not shown).

Condition: Very Good++

Size: 7” x 10 1/2”