1. artists who specialize in depicting animals in their work
Usage: art terminology; plural form

Examples

• The gallery featured works by several renowned animaliers.
• These animaliers captured the essence of African wildlife in bronze.
• French animaliers of the 19th century were particularly skilled at sculpting horses.
• The museum’s collection includes paintings by famous animaliers like Rosa Bonheur.
• Modern animaliers often work from photographs and field studies.
• The exhibition showcased both traditional and contemporary animaliers.