Fable Collection

The Ant and the Grasshopper. Watercolor by Christopher Sanders depicting Aesops fable
AESOP: ANT & GRASSHOPPER. The Ant and the Grasshopper. Watercolor by Christopher Sanders depicting Aesops fable

JUNGLE BOOK, 1903. Mowgli and the lone wolf. Illustration by Edward and Maurice Detmold for The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, 1903

Death of Hector by Achilles during the Trojan War
Greek hero Achilles dragging Hectors body behind his chariot in the Trojan wars. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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 Fable, c. 1580. Artist: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)
The Fable, c. 1580. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Las Hilanderas, (The Spinners), 1657, (c1934). Artist: Diego Velasquez
Las Hilanderas, (The Spinners), 1657, (c1934). Traditionally, believed to depict women workers in the tapestry workshop of Santa Isabel, iconography suggests Ovids Fable of Arachne

Witch with her black cat
Witch casting a spell accompanied by a raven and a black cat. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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

The Tortoise and the Hare. Illustration by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) for Aesops fable
AESOP: TORTOISE & THE HARE. The Tortoise and the Hare. Illustration by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) for Aesops fable

Mermaids
Two mermaids playing in the waves, " a Nixies legend." Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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King Arthur receiving his magic sword from the Lady of the Lake. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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

JUNGLE BOOK, 1903. Akela the lone wolf. Illustration by Edward and Maurice Detmold for The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, 1903

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

The Tortoise and the Hare, Edo Period (1600-1868) (silk embroidery) (detail)
XBP236455 The Tortoise and the Hare, Edo Period (1600-1868) (silk embroidery) (detail) by Japanese School; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Japanese, out of copyright

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

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

JUNGLE BOOK, 1903. Mowgli leaving the jungle. Illustration by Edward and Maurice Detmold for The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, 1903

Puss-in-Boots. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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

John Farleigh Woodcuts for Shaw s
John Farleighs Woodcuts for George Bernard Shaws " The Adventures of The Black Girl in her search for God." 1932

The rat that withdrew from the world. Illustration of the Fable by Jean de La Fontaine
JLJ4663151 The rat that withdrew from the world. Illustration of the Fable by Jean de La Fontaine. Painting by Philippe Rousseau (1816 - 1887), 1885. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0, 81 X 1, 00m

Androcles and the lion (chromolitho)
974474 Androcles and the lion (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Androcles and the lion)

The town rat and the field rat. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95)
XEE4179921 The town rat and the field rat. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95).Illustration of the end of the 19th century

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

VOS, Paul de (1596-1678). The Fable of the Dog and the Prey. Baroque art.; Flemish art. Oil on canvas

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

Fighting Cocks & Turkey
Two fighting cocks are watched by a turkey in the farmyard (illustration to the fable The Fighting Cocks and the Turkey )

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

Fieldmouse (Bewick)
mus sylvaticus - the LONG- TAILED FIELD-MOUSE : this is the Country Mouse of Aesops fable, who prefers to risk reapers and predator birds to adopting an urban lifestyle

Le Diable de Papefiguiere- in "Tales et nouvelles en vers"
GIA4782489 Le Diable de Papefiguiere- in " Tales et nouvelles en vers" by Jean La Fontaine. 1762. by Unknown artist

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Les deux chevres: fable by Jean de la Fontaine illustrated by Gustave Dore - forest, stream, stream
PCT4288728 Les deux chevres: fable by Jean de la Fontaine illustrated by Gustave Dore - forest, stream, stream - by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Les deux chevres)

The two goats: La Fontaine's fable, 1860 (engraving)
PCT4269328 The two goats: La Fontaine's fable, 1860 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info)

Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)
UIG5636430 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

Fables: illustration for "The Emperor's Clothing" by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875)
FGL5466488 Fables: illustration for "The Emperor's Clothing" by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), collection of 19th century fables.; Fototeca Gilardi.

Fables: popular print from the half of the 19th century illustrating the fable of Hans Christian Andersen "The
FGL5466480 Fables: popular print from the half of the 19th century illustrating the fable of Hans Christian Andersen "The Little Matchman".; Fototeca Gilardi.

Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)
UIG5636538 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)
UIG5636507 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)
UIG5636505 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)
UIG5636467 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)
UIG5636450 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

The Hares and the Frogs (litho)
8644730 The Hares and the Frogs (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hares and the Frogs)

The Peacock and the Magpie (colour litho)
8644727 The Peacock and the Magpie (colour litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peacock and the Magpie)

The Ant and the Grashopper (colour litho)
8644719 The Ant and the Grashopper (colour litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ant and the Grashopper)

The Stag in the Ox Stall (litho)
8644731 The Stag in the Ox Stall (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stag in the Ox Stall)

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"Fable: Tales of Wind and Sun, Ants and Grasshoppers, Heroes and Villains" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of fables, where timeless stories come to life. From Aesop's ancient wisdom to El Greco's captivating paintings, these tales have captured our imagination for centuries. In Christopher Sanders' watercolor rendition of "The Ant and the Grasshopper, " we witness the stark contrast between diligence and laziness. The ant diligently prepares for winter while the grasshopper frolics carelessly in the sun. Achilles' vengeful act against Hector during the Trojan War reminds us that even heroes are not immune to their flaws. In this dramatic scene depicted by an unknown artist, we see how pride can lead to tragic consequences. El Greco's masterpiece "The Fable" transports us into a surreal realm where reality blurs with fantasy. With his unique style, he invites us to question what is real and what lies within our imagination. Diego Velasquez takes us into a bustling spinning room in "Las Hilanderas. " As we observe these skilled women at work, it serves as a reminder that hard work often leads to success. Beware of witches lurking in shadows with their black cats. These mysterious figures hold secrets untold but also remind us that appearances can be deceiving. "The Fox & The Stork" teaches valuable lessons about fairness through its clever storytelling. Illustrated by an unknown artist from George Studdy's whimsical 'Fruity Fables' series, it reminds us that treating others as we wish to be treated is essential. Transport yourself back in time with Mowgli and his lone wolf companion from Rudyard Kipling's "Jungle Book. " This classic tale explores themes of friendship amidst nature’s wild beauty. Arthur Rackham brings "The Tortoise and the Hare" alive through his intricate illustrations. This fable reminds us that perseverance and determination can triumph over arrogance and haste.