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Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Girouette; Weather-cock; Wetterfahne (engraving)
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Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Girouette; Weather-cock; Wetterfahne (engraving)
7196162 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Girouette; Weather-cock; Wetterfahne (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girouette; Weather-cock; Wetterfahne. Illustration for Le Vocabulaire Illustre des Mots Usuels, Francais, Anglais, Allemands, by Armand Le Brun et al (Furne, Jouvet, c 1873).); © Look and Learn
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Weather Vane Weather Vanes Weathercock Weathervane Wind Vane Dictionaries General Knowledge Illustrated Dictionary Knowing Ordinary Words Vocabulary Weather Cock
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This engraving titled "Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Girouette; Weather-cock; Wetterfahne" takes us back to the 19th century, immersing us in a world of knowledge and language. The artwork is part of a private collection and showcases an illustration from the renowned book "Le Vocabulaire Illustre des Mots Usuels, Francais, Anglais, Allemands" by Armand Le Brun et al. The image depicts a weather vane or girouette in three different languages - French, English, and German. It serves as an educational tool for readers to expand their vocabulary with ordinary words related to weather-cocks. The intricate details of the engraving highlight the craftsmanship of European School artists during this period. As we delve into this historical piece, we are reminded of the importance placed on general knowledge during that era. Dictionaries and illustrated textbooks like these were highly valued resources for individuals seeking to broaden their understanding of various subjects. With references to Germany, England (Great Britain), France, and Europe as a whole, this print represents not only linguistic diversity but also cultural exchange across borders. It offers insight into how language connects people from different regions within Europe. Overall, this print invites us to appreciate both its artistic beauty and its significance as an educational tool from the 19th century.
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