 1767-1849
Swiss
Jacques-Laurent Agasse Galleries
sw
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The Nubian Giraffe
The Nubian Giraffe, by Jacques-Laurent Agasse (c.1827, ', ', ', ', ', ', ', '), depicts one of the three giraffes sent to Europe by Mehmet Ali Pasha (another was Zarafa). This one was received by George IV in London. The gentleman shown in the top hat is Edward Cross, operator of the menagerie at Exeter Exchange and then Royal Surrey Gardens. Agasse painted many other animals from his collection.
1767-1849
Swiss
Jacques-Laurent Agasse Galleries
sw
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