Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny

Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny (1806–1876) was a French naturalist, botanist, and geologist known for his highly detailed and scientifically accurate natural history illustrations. He contributed significantly to 19th-century natural sciences through his meticulous artwork documenting plants, animals, and fossils, often in collaboration with renowned artists of his time. His notable work includes the editing and illustration of the multi-volume Dictionnaire Universel d’Histoire Naturelle, a comprehensive natural history encyclopedia filled with hand-colored engravings that remain culturally significant today. At IndiArtGallery, explore the timeless beauty and scientific precision of Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny’s art and legacy.