PIERRE TURPIN - La Giraffe

THE ARTWORK

"La Giraffe" is an illustration of a giraffe by French artist Pierre-Jean-François Turpin for "Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles (Dictionary of Natural Sciences)" in 1840.

"Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles" was a comprehensive encyclopedia of natural history published in France between 1816 and 1849. It included over 60,000 articles and 100,000 illustrations covering a wide range of natural sciences topics and is considered a landmark publication in the field of natural history.

THE ARTIST

Pierre-Jean-François Turpin (1775–1840) was a French botanist and artist celebrated for his contributions to botanical illustration during the early 19th century. Renowned for his meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill, Turpin produced a vast array of botanical illustrations that captured the beauty and diversity of plant life. He collaborated with prominent botanists of his time, including Étienne Pierre Ventenat and Aimé Bonpland, illustrating their botanical publications with exquisite precision. Turpin's illustrations are characterized by their vibrant colors, delicate lines, and botanical accuracy, reflecting both his scientific expertise and artistic sensibility. His works remain highly regarded for their scientific value and aesthetic appeal, contributing significantly to the field of botanical illustration.

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