Fables Collection

Tortoise and Hare (Fol)
The Hare and the Tortoise Date: 1912

Fable / Wind and Sun
THE WIND AND THE SUN Both disputed over who could cause the traveller to shed his cloak; the wind blew strongly, but in the suns gentle heat the man derobed

The fox & the stork. Aesops fable.Date: 15th century

The Fox and the Crow
The cunning fox is able to trick the crow into dropping the cheese from her beak by implying that she cannot sing

Stag and his Reflection
THE STAG SEEING HIMSELF IN THE WATER: A stag admires his antlers in a stream, and considers his legs not worthy but when he has to outrun a foe his legs prove more useful

The Council Held by the Rats, by Gustave Dore
THE COUNCIL HELD BY THE RATS, BY GUSTAVE DORE. Dore, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for Fables by Jean de la Fontaine, engraved by Antoine Valerie Bertrand, French, born 1823, Art, Artist

The Wolves and the Sheep
THE WOLVES AND THE SHEEP The wolves break the peace pact they had with the sheep, and attack them in their sheepfold; a faithless enemy is not to be trusted

Cartoon by George Studdy, part of his Fruity Fables series, showing a lady orange peeling off her skin down to a bikini. Credit should read

Doonagore Castle, Co Clare, Ireland, 16Th Century Tower House Overlooking The Atlantic Ocean

The fox & the crow. Aesops fable.Date: 15th century

Aesop / Hare & Tortoise
The Hare and the Tortoise

Fable / Old Man & Death
THE OLD MAN & DEATH An old man, exhausted gathering sticks, calls for Death to take him; immediately Death appears, and the man regrets what he wished for

The Goose With The Golden Eggs (colour litho)
5227849 The Goose With The Golden Eggs (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Goose With The Golden Eggs.); © Look and Learn

The Monkey and the Cat
THE MONKEY AND THE CAT A monkey persuades a cat to steal chestnuts roasting on the fire; the monkey eats the nuts and the cat gets the blame

Fable / Fox & Grapes
THE FOX AND THE GRAPES The fox spies juicy ripe grapes and tries to reach them but in vain; eventually he gives up, proclaiming the grapes to be probably sour

Aesop / Juno and Peacock
Of Juno the goddess and of the Peacock and the Nightingale - illustration to Caxtons 1484 edition of Aesops Fables

Town & Country Mouse
LE RAT DE VILLE ET LE RAT DES CHAMPS (the Town Mouse and the Country Mouse) - The country mouse alarmed by the sounds of the town house

Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)
5305615 Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century

Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)
5305614 Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century

Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)
5305609 Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century

Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)
5305605 Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century

Illustration by Jacques Lagniet (1620-1672), from an XVII th century edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine
5305321 Illustration by Jacques Lagniet (1620-1672), from an XVII th century edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)

Illustration by Jacques Lagniet (1620-1672), from an XVII th century edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine
5305316 Illustration by Jacques Lagniet (1620-1672), from an XVII th century edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)

Illustration by Jacques Lagniet (1620-1672), from an XVII th century edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine
5305319 Illustration by Jacques Lagniet (1620-1672), from an XVII th century edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)

Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)
5305618 Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century

Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)
5305612 Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century

Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)
5305611 Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century

Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)
5305603 Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century

Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)
5305601 Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century

Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)
5305599 Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century

Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)
5305606 Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century

French agriculture. Sowing seed broadcast. Late 18th century (engraving from edition of La Fontaine Fables)
532325 French agriculture. Sowing seed broadcast. Late 18th century (engraving from edition of La Fontaine Fables); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)
5305610 Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century

Illustration by Jacques Lagniet (1620-1672), from an XVII th century edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine
5305314 Illustration by Jacques Lagniet (1620-1672), from an XVII th century edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)

Illustration by Jacques Lagniet (1620-1672), from an XVII th century edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine
5305309 Illustration by Jacques Lagniet (1620-1672), from an XVII th century edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)

Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)
5305613 Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century

Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)
5305600 Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century

Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)
5305598 Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century

Illustration by Jacques Lagniet (1620-1672), from an XVII th century edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine
5305293 Illustration by Jacques Lagniet (1620-1672), from an XVII th century edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)

Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)
5305617 Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century

Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)
5305616 Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century

Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)
5305608 Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century

Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)
5305602 Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century

Ancient Greek story teller Aesop
3253076 Ancient Greek story teller Aesop; (add.info.: Aesop, c. 620-564 BC. Ancient Greek fabulist or story teller. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900).

Aesop - probably legendary Greek fabulist. According to Herodotus, he lived in the 6th century BC
530890 Aesop - probably legendary Greek fabulist. According to Herodotus, he lived in the 6th century BC. London 1480 (woodcut from Frontispiece of William Caxton's Fables of Aesop)

Illustration by Jacques Lagniet (1620-1672), from an XVII th century edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine
5305311 Illustration by Jacques Lagniet (1620-1672), from an XVII th century edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)

Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)
5305607 Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century

Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)
5305604 Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century

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"Fables: Timeless Tales of Wisdom and Morality" Step into the enchanting world of fables, where animals and nature come alive to teach us valuable lessons. From the classic tales like "The Wind and the Sun" that remind us of the power of kindness over force, to "The Tortoise and the Hare (Fol)" which teaches us about perseverance, these stories have captivated generations. In George Studdy's whimsical cartoon series 'Fruity Fables, ' we meet a lady orange shedding her skin down to a bikini, reminding us that appearances can be deceiving. Dating back to 1938, this artwork showcases how fables continue to entertain and provoke thought even after decades. "The Fox and the Stork" reminds us about fairness in friendships while "The Fox and Crow" warns against flattery's deceitful allure. Doonagore Castle stands tall as a testament to history overlooking the vast Atlantic Ocean, just as ancient they have withstood time. Aesop's timeless tale of "The Hare and Tortoise" teaches us not to underestimate slow but steady progress. Meanwhile, "The Wolves and Sheep" serves as a cautionary reminder about unity against common threats. As we delve deeper into fable lore, we encounter stories such as "Stag and his Reflection, " highlighting vanity's consequences. The vibrant lithograph depicting "The Goose With The Golden Eggs" symbolizes greed’s destructive nature. Gustave Doré's masterpiece painting titled "The Council Held by Rats" portrays unity among rodents facing adversity—a powerful metaphor for collective strength in times of crisis. Through captivating narratives filled with anthropomorphic characters or symbolic landscapes like Doonagore Castle, fables transcend cultures and eras—reminding humanity of essential values such as honesty, humility, wisdom, patience, cooperation, and empathy. So let these age-old tales guide you through life’s challenges, as fables continue to inspire and impart timeless wisdom for generations to come.