ADOLPHE MILLOT - Fruits

THE ARTWORK

This is one of Adolphe Millot's iconic lithograph illustrations from the 7-volume "Nouveau Larousse Illustré" encyclopedia, published between 1897 & 1904, and the immensely popular single volume "Petit Larousse" (1905) encyclopedic dictionary.

THE ARTIST

Adolphe Millot (1857–1921) was a French painter, lithographer and entomologist whose prolific career left a lasting mark on educational publications and dictionaries during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Paris, Millot's artistic talent was evident from a young age. He received formal training at the prestigious École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, studying under renowned artists such as Jules-Elie Delaunay and Jean-Léon Gérôme. He later held the prestigious role of senior illustrator at France's National Museum of Natural History.

Millot's illustrations were characterized by their meticulous attention to detail, vibrant colors, and clear presentation. He specialized in creating visual aids for educational purposes, producing diagrams, maps, and illustrations covering a wide range of subjects including science, history, geography, and literature. His works were esteemed for their accuracy and didactic value, becoming essential tools in classrooms, libraries, and homes across France and beyond.

Millot's illustrations were not only informative but also aesthetically pleasing, capturing the imagination of viewers with their beauty and precision. His dedication to blending art with education contributed significantly to the advancement of visual communication during his time. Millot's illustrations adorned countless textbooks, encyclopedias, and dictionaries, enriching the learning experience for generations of students.

THE PRINT

• A4 Size = 29.7cm x 21cm = 11.7" x 8.25"
• A3 Size = 42cm x 29.7cm = 16.5" x 11.7"
• High resolution giclée print - 600dpi
• Printed to order
• Unframed & unmounted
• Professionally printed using Canon imagePROGRAF printers
• Digitally restored by OharaPrints from high resolution scans of the original artwork
• Made in and shipped from Casterton, Victoria, Australia

PAPER

• Canson Infinity - Arches BFK Rives White
• Paper weight = 310gsm
• 100% cotton
• Archival, museum grade
• Acid free
• No OBAs (optical brightening agents)

Arches BFK Rives is a high-quality, archival-grade paper manufactured at the Arches paper mill in France - one of the oldest papermakers in Europe. It is made from 100% cotton rag using a time-honoured manufacturing process, giving the paper exceptional durability, longevity, and resistance to yellowing or deterioration over time. Despite its substantial weight and thickness it maintains a very soft and supple feel. The paper has a natural white tone and is completely free of any optical brighteners (OBAs), allowing for superb colour rendition and deep blacks.

INK

• Canon Lucia Pro Inks
• Pigment based
• Archival, museum-grade
• Brilliant colours, even gradient and razor-sharp lines
• Highly stable and fade resistant, excellent humidity-fastness

SHIPPING & HANDLING

• All orders are dispatched on the NEXT BUSINESS DAY after receiving the order
• All prints are shipped via AUSTRALIA POST with TRACKING
• For postage rates and estimated delivery times please see our SHIPPING page
• All prints are shipped flat, not rolled
• Each print is individually placed into a resealable, archival grade plastic protective sleeve
• Prints are carefully packaged in very sturdy 700gsm cardboard envelopes, along with 1050gsm boxboard sheets which provide extra strength & rigidity to prevent bending or folding during transit