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Chazal’s Flore Pittoresque added to Web site
20 February 2020
We have digitized Flore Pittoresque Dédiée Aux Dames (1818–?1825), a very rare work by the French artist Antoine Chazal (1793–1854). The 50 color stipple engravings were executed and finished by hand by Chazal, 44 after his own originals, 4 after his teacher Gérard van Spaendonck (1746–1822), and 2 after Jan van Huysum (ca.1687–1740). Chazal was a talented flower painter, but he made his living in a variety of genres. The Flore Pittoresque shows in published form Chazal's skill as both a botanical artist and an engraver. Assistant Librarian Jeannette McDevitt provides biographical information about this artist and bibliographical details for this interesting book.
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