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La Fontaines Fables - Dog and the Shadow
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Dog and the Shadow
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Allegory Painting Canine Contemplation Fairy Tale Fantasy Fountain Gustave Gustave Dore Jean De La Fontaine Literature Living Organism Natural Phenomenon Nostalgia Past Pawed Mammal Retro Revival Shadow Styles The Natural World Image Created 19th Century Obsolete Victorian Style
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the timeless charm of Gustave Doré's engravings with our exquisite selection from La Fontaine's Fables. This captivating print, featuring the classic tale of "The Dog and the Shadow" by duncan1890 from our Media Storehouse Fine Art collection, transports you back in time with its intricate vintage detail. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp lines that bring the whimsical world of La Fontaine's fables to life. Add a touch of history and artistry to your home or office with this beautiful fine art print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This vintage engraving from La Fontaine's Fables, illustrated by Gustave Dore, captures the essence of a timeless tale - "The Dog and the Shadow". In this 19th-century style allegory painting, we are transported to a world where animals possess human-like qualities. The print showcases Dore's remarkable talent for capturing intricate details through woodcut engraving. As we gaze upon this antique artwork, we witness a canine protagonist deep in contemplation. The dog stands beside a fountain, its pawed mammal reflection shimmering on the water's surface. This fairy tale scene reminds us of our own reflections and how they can sometimes deceive us. The image evokes nostalgia for an era long past; it takes us back to the Victorian age when literature flourished with moral lessons woven into enchanting stories. Jean de la Fontaine's fables were beloved then as they are now, teaching valuable life lessons through anthropomorphic animal characters. Gustave Dore's skillful illustration transports us to another time and place—a moment frozen in history that continues to captivate art enthusiasts today. As we admire this engraved image created over a century ago, we appreciate the craftsmanship involved in producing such masterpieces. This print serves as a reminder of the enduring power of art and storytelling—how even obsolete mediums like woodcut engravings can still evoke emotions within us. It invites us to reflect not only on our own shadows but also on the beauty found within nature itself—the
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