De La Fontaine Jean Collection

La Laitière, 18th century. Creator: Jean Baptiste Marie Huet
La Laitiere, 18th century. The Milkmaid. The figure is possibly based on Perrette in Jean de la Fontaine's "La Laitiere et le Pot au Lait", (book VII, fable x)

The Partridge Saves Her Young, 1732. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
The Partridge Saves Her Young, 1732

The Partridge and the Cocks, 1732. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
The Partridge and the Cocks, 1732

Portrait of Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), poet, c1680. Creator: Hyacinthe Rigaud
Portrait of Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), poet, c1680

The kiss returned. Creator: Ecole Francaise
The kiss returned

Plate, Montereau, 1800 / 25. Creator: Creil Pottery
Plate, Montereau, 1800/25

Fables of La Fontaine (Furnishing Fabric), Rouen, c. 1830. Creator: Bapaume et Cocatrix
Fables of La Fontaine (Furnishing Fabric), Rouen, c. 1830. Foliage with scenes from the Fables of Jean de La Fontaine: Le Villageois et le Serpent

Eight Fables of La Fontaine (Furnishing Fabric), Munster, c. 1810. Le Satire et le passant [The Satyr and the passer-by]; Le Cheval qui a casse sa bride, [The Horse that broke its bridle]; La Lionne

Fables of Fontaine Furnishing Fabric, France, c. 1815. Creator: Hartmann et Fils
Fables of Fontaine Furnishing Fabric, France, c. 1815. Le Satire et le passant [The Satyr and the passer-by]; Le Cheval qui a casse sa bride, [The Horse that broke its bridle]; La Lionne, qui a p[

Le roi, le milan, et le chasseur (The King, the Kite, and the Hunter), published 1759

L homme et la puce (The Man with Fleas), published 1756. Creator: Benoit-Louis Prevost
L homme et la puce (The Man with Fleas), published 1756

L homme et la couleuvre (Man and the Snake), published 1759

Le petit chien. Creator: Unknown
Le petit chien. [The little dog]

Autre imitation: L amour mouille. Creator: Unknown
Autre imitation: L amour mouille. [Another imitation: wet Cupid]

Imitation d anacreon: Le portrait d iris. Creator: Unknown
Imitation d anacreon: Le portrait d iris. [Imitation of Anacreon: the portrait of Iris]

Les deux amis. Creator: Unknown
Les deux amis. [The two friends]

La Discorde, 1886. Creator: Felix Bracquemond
La Discorde, 1886. [Discord]

L Homme qui court apres la Fortune et celui qui l attend dans son lit, 1886. [The man who runs after Fortune and the man who waits for it in bed, or The fortune-seeker and the layabout]

Le Lion amoureux, 1886. Creator: Felix Bracquemond
Le Lion amoureux, 1886. [The Lion in Love]

Le Calandrier des Vieillards (The Calendar of Old Men, from Suite d Estampes Nouvelles pour les Contes de la Fontaine (Series of New Prints for the Tales of La Fontaine), 18th century

Designs for Plates Taken from Oudrys Illustrations to La Fontaines Fables, after 1755

Design for a Sofa, from: Nouvelle Iconographie Historique III, series Q, 1771 or after

La Gageure des trois Commeres: La Servante, from Contes et nouvelles en vers par Jean de La Fontaine. A Paris, de l imprimerie de P. Didot, l an III de la Republique, 1795, published in 1795

Le Paysan qui avait offenseson Seigneur, from Contes et nouvelles en vers pa
Le Paysan qui avait offense son Seigneur, from Contes et nouvelles en vers par Jean de La Fontaine. A Paris, de l imprimerie de P. Didot, l an III de la Republique, 1795, published in 1795

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"Jean de La Fontaine: A Master of Fables and Fabric" Discover the enchanting world of Jean de La Fontaine, a renowned French poet and fabulist whose timeless works continue to captivate audiences. Born in Montereau in 1621, La Fontaine's literary genius transcended boundaries and left an indelible mark on French literature. In the realm of pottery, Creil Pottery showcased their craftsmanship with the exquisite Plate depicting scenes from La Fontaine's fables around 1800. The intricate design transports us into a world where animals speak and teach valuable life lessons. Rouen, circa 1830, witnessed Bapaume et Cocatrix weaving magic through their Furnishing Fabric inspired by the Fables of La Fontaine. This fabric brings to life characters like never before, inviting us to immerse ourselves in these captivating tales. Munster took inspiration from La Fontaine's Eight Fables for their stunning Furnishing Fabric around 1810. Each thread tells a story as we witness animals navigate moral dilemmas that resonate even today. Hartmann et Fils transported us back to France circa 1815 with their mesmerizing Fables of Fontaine Furnishing Fabric. Through this creation, they pay homage to La Fontaine's enduring legacy while adorning our homes with elegance and wisdom. Laughter echoes through time as we delve into two humorous fables published in the mid-18th century - "Le roi, le milan et le chasseur" (The King, the Kite, and the Hunter) from 1759 and "L'homme et la puce" (The Man with Fleas) created by Benoit-Louis Prevost in 1756. These tales remind us that humor is indeed universal across centuries. Delve deeper into human nature with "L'homme et la couleuvre" (Man and Snake), another fable published in 1759.