Mammiferes a Pour Tous 2 1900
Buy this print on Etsy →This handsome Mammiferes plate by Adolphe Millot gathers the mammals of the world into one richly detailed chart, from great cats and hoofed grazers to primates and small burrowers. It is a page that captures the sweep of the animal kingdom's most familiar class with warmth, accuracy and unmistakable Belle Epoque style.
The appeal of the plate is in seeing so many creatures brought together in elegant company. Millot rendered the muscular grace of the big cats, the gentle bulk of grazing animals and the alert postures of smaller mammals with a naturalist's precision, giving each species its characteristic stance and coloring. His warm palette of browns, tawny golds, greys and creams unifies the composition, while thoughtful spacing keeps the busy assembly clear and easy to read. It is zoology presented with the poise of a fine engraving.
Adolphe Millot (1857-1921) was the chief natural-history illustrator for the Larousse dictionaries, and his mammal plates were among the most consulted pages in those great reference volumes. Before wildlife photography and film, illustrations like this one were how readers came to know the animals of distant continents, blending careful science with real artistry. Millot's charts have since become collectors' favorites, prized for their accuracy and their decorative charm, and they carry the scholarly elegance of the turn of the twentieth century.
As wall art, this Mammiferes plate brings character and a sense of discovery to a room. It suits a study, a library, a family room, or a child's bedroom or nursery where animals are a favorite theme, and its earthy tones flatter both bright and richly painted walls. Hang it alone as a charming focal point, or group it with other Millot natural-history plates to build a gallery wall with the feel of an old-world museum. It makes a wonderful gift for animal lovers, teachers and young naturalists.
Each poster is printed on premium 189 gsm museum-grade archival matte paper with fade-resistant pigment inks, so the warm animal tones stay rich and true for generations. Choose your size from the drop-down menu: 8x12, 12x18, 16x24, 20x30, or 24x36 inches. Orders ship rolled in a sturdy protective tube (the smallest size ships flat) to arrive undamaged and ready for framing. Frame not included. This is a faithful reproduction of the original antique plate, carefully restored to preserve its detail and vintage warmth.
Invite the whole animal kingdom onto your walls with a print that celebrates nature's variety and the artistry of a master illustrator.
