animalier

/ ˈænɪməˌlɪə; ˌænɪˈmælɪeɪ /

noun

1. 1. a painter or sculptor of animal subjects, esp a member of a group of early 19th-century French sculptors who specialized in realistic figures of animals, usually in bronze
   2. ( as modifier )

      an animalier bronze

Word History and Origins

Origin of animalier¹

from French

Example Sentences

Designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana incorporated elements seen in previous collections, such as embroidery, lace, flowers, animalier prints, bras, corsets and tight black dresses.

From Reuters

Shifumi came to Bristol Zoo Gardens from Parc Animalier d'Auvergne in France last September and is named after the game "paper, rock, scissors".

From BBC

It is a stifled view, conversant with the 19th-century tradition of animalier painting, but stripped of any allegorical comfort.

From New York Times

In particular, at the launch event Schiffer wore the Nena pump option with an animalier motif, which she paired with a black, tight tulle dress and a leopard-printed clutch.

From Los Angeles Times

Cavalli’s signature animalier prints were simplified from past years, matched with dark tones of blue and brown.

From Reuters