Le rat de ville et le rat des champs Fable IX
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Le rat de ville et le rat des champs Fable IX
Le rat de ville et le rat des champs. Fable IX, Fables choisies, mises en vers, La Fontaine, Jean de, 1621-1695, Oudry, Jean Baptiste, 1686-1755, Ouvrier, Jean, 1725-1784, Etching, ca. 1755, The plate depicts the fable of the city rat and the country rat (I, 9). A meal featuring ortolan is served at a table adorned with a surtout, or centerpiece. J. B. Oudry inv--inscribed lower left, and J. Ouvrier sculp.--inscribed lower right
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Media ID 18510771
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1755 Centerpiece Champs Fable Inscribed Jean Jean Baptiste La Fontaine Lower Oudry Served Vers Ville 1686 1755 Jean De 1621 1695 Ortolan Ouvrier Surtout
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a scene from Jean de La Fontaine's fable, "Le rat de ville et le rat des champs" (The City Rat and the Country Rat). The plate, beautifully etched by Jean Baptiste Oudry in 1755 and skillfully sculpted by Jean Ouvrier, depicts an exquisite meal featuring ortolan being served at a lavishly adorned table. The centerpiece, known as a surtout, adds an elegant touch to the setting. In this fable, two rats - one from the city and one from the countryside - meet and decide to exchange their respective lifestyles for a day. As they sit down to enjoy their feast of ortolan together, it symbolizes their newfound camaraderie despite their different backgrounds. Oudry's intricate details bring life to this enchanting tale. His inscription on the lower left corner signifies his artistic contribution while Ouvrier's inscription on the lower right corner acknowledges his role as the sculptor. This print is not just a visual delight but also serves as a reminder of La Fontaine's timeless wisdom that transcends time and place. It invites us to reflect upon our own choices in life and appreciate both simplicity and opulence in equal measure.
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