Fables Collection (page 10)

A maid picked a quarrel with her needle, 1930s (colour litho)
2920349 A maid picked a quarrel with her needle, 1930s (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Title page, 1930s (colour litho)
2920344 Title page, 1930s (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Big Book of Fables published by Blackie & Son Limited 1930s Charles Robinson (1870-1937)

The Cats Paw, c. 1824 (oil on panel) (see 488149 for study)
488012 The Cats Paw, c.1824 (oil on panel) (see 488149 for study) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73); 76.2x68.9 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

The Cat and the Old Rat, illustration from Fables by La Fontaine
485180 The Cat and the Old Rat, illustration from Fables by La Fontaine, 1868 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aesop, Fables, F Barlow 1665 (b / w photo)
5988819 Aesop, Fables, F Barlow 1665 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aesop, Fables, F Barlow 1665)

Ms. 3142 fol. 256 Marie de France (fl. 12th century) writing
XIR194184 Ms.3142 fol.256 Marie de France (fl.12th century) writing, from an Anthology of French Poems, c.1280-90 (vellum) (detail) (b/w photo) by French School

monkeys and dolphin - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95
XEE4156144 monkeys and dolphin - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engraving after Gustave Dore (1832-83) - Private collection by Dore

L avare qui a perdu son tresor - The miser who lost his treasure - from
XEE4156140 L avare qui a perdu son tresor - The miser who lost his treasure - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engraving after Gustave Dore (1832-83)

le cheval et le loup - The Horse and the Wolf - from Fables
XEE4156124 le cheval et le loup - The Horse and the Wolf - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engraving after Gustave Dore (1832-83) - Private collection by Dore

LE CERF ET LA VIGNE - The deer and the vine - from Fables
XEE4156113 LE CERF ET LA VIGNE - The deer and the vine - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engravin after Gustave Dore (1832-83) - Private collection by Dore

The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs - from Fables
XEE4156112 The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engraving after Gustave Dore (1832-83) - Private collection by Dore

Le rat de ville et le rat des champs - The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse - from
XEE4156093 Le rat de ville et le rat des champs - The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engravin after Gustave Dore (1832-83)

Les Vautours et les Pigeons - The Vultures And The Pigeons - from Fables
XEE4156083 Les Vautours et les Pigeons - The Vultures And The Pigeons - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engraving after Gustave Dore (1832-83)

Les Deux Coqs - The Two Roosters - from Fables
XEE4156079 Les Deux Coqs - The Two Roosters - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engraving after Gustave Dore (1832-83) - Private collection by Dore

Le rat et L elephant - THE RAT AND THE ELEPHANT - from Fables
XEE4156062 Le rat et L elephant - THE RAT AND THE ELEPHANT - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engraving after Gustave Dore (1832-83) - Private collection by Dore

les deux pigeons - the two pigeon - from Fables
XEE4156049 les deux pigeons - the two pigeon - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engraving after Gustave Dore (1832-83) - Private collection by Dore

Jupiter et le Passenger - JUPITER AND THE PASSENGER - from Fables
XEE4156038 Jupiter et le Passenger - JUPITER AND THE PASSENGER - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engraving after Gustave Dore (1832-83) - Private collection by Dore

Les Pisces et le Shepherd qui joue de la flute - The Fishes
XEE4156025 Les Pisces et le Shepherd qui joue de la flute - The Fishes and the Shepherd who plays the flute - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95)

The Two Adventurers and the Talisman - THE TWO ADVENTURERS AND THE TALISMAN - from
XEE4156023 The Two Adventurers and the Talisman - THE TWO ADVENTURERS AND THE TALISMAN - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engraving after Gustave Dore (1832-83)

Le chene et le reseau - The Oak and the Reed - from Fables
XEE4156013 Le chene et le reseau - The Oak and the Reed - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engravin after Gustave Dore (1832-83) - Private collection by Dore

l aigle et la pie - the eagle and magpie - from Fables
XEE4155986 l aigle et la pie - the eagle and magpie - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engraving after Gustave Dore (1832-83) - Private collection by Dore

The Fisher And The Little Fish (engraving)
5214055 The Fisher And The Little Fish (engraving) by Heighway, Richard (1832-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fisher And The Little Fish)

The Dog And The Shadow (engraving)
5214074 The Dog And The Shadow (engraving) by Heighway, Richard (1832-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dog And The Shadow)

The Fox And The Stork (engraving)
5214070 The Fox And The Stork (engraving) by Heighway, Richard (1832-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fox And The Stork)

The Serpent And The File (engraving)
5214067 The Serpent And The File (engraving) by Heighway, Richard (1832-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Serpent And The File)

The Dog And The Shadow (colour litho)
5227851 The Dog And The Shadow (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dog And The Shadow.); © Look and Learn

The Old Woman And Her Maids (colour litho)
5227845 The Old Woman And Her Maids (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Woman And Her Maids.); © Look and Learn

Aesop narrating his fables (gravure)
964410 Aesop narrating his fables (gravure) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aesop narrating his fables. After the painting by R Fontana, gravure by Goupil & Co)

The Miller, his Son and the Donkey, c. 1880 (coloured engraving)
1127322 The Miller, his Son and the Donkey, c.1880 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The miller, his son and the donkey (Le meunier, son fils)

Jean de la Fontaine and a scene from his fable The Rat Retired from the World (chromolitho)
1094235 Jean de la Fontaine and a scene from his fable The Rat Retired from the World (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ivan Krylov, Russian fabulist (litho)
981239 Ivan Krylov, Russian fabulist (litho) by Bryullov, Karl Pavlovich (1799-1852); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ivan Krylov (1769-1844)

The Farmers Wife and the Raven, 1786. Creator: George Stubbs
The Farmers Wife and the Raven; The Farmers Wife and the Raven, from John Gays " Fables", 1786

Vita Aesopi, March 27, 1492. March 27, 1492
Vita Aesopi, March 27, 1492

The Queen Ilar (Irakht) Before the King Warning him About the Brahmins (?), Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Discredited Ascetic Being Paraded Through the Town on a Donkey... 18th century
The Discredited Ascetic Being Paraded Through the Town on a Donkey, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Parent Bird Blinds the Prince in Revenge for the Death of her Young One, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Prince Having been Proclaimed King is Paraded Through the City on a White Elephant, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Deposed Monkey King Drops Figs for the Tortoise and the Two Become Friends, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Monkey Tells the Story of the Fox Luring the Ass to its Death by the Lion, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Gazelle Lures the Hunter Away While the Mouse Frees the Bound Tortoise, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Crows Trap the Owls in Their Cave by Lighting a Fire at the Entrance and Fanning it with Their Wings, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Gazelle Becomes Friends with the Crow, the Mouse, and the Tortoise... 18th century
The Gazelle Becomes Friends with the Crow, the Mouse, and the Tortoise, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Clever Hare with the King of the Elephants at the Spring of the Moon... 18th century
The Clever Hare with the King of the Elephants at the Spring of the Moon, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

MONKEY AND DOLPHIN
THE MONKEY AND THE DOLPHIN The dolphin thinks it has saved a man from the shipwreck, but finds its only a monkey

TOWN AND COUNTRY MICE
THE TOWN MOUSE AND THE COUNTRY MOUSE The country mouse realises that he is not suited for life in the big city

THE WOLF AND THE LAMB The lamb, drinking in the stream, may have the law on his side, but the wolf shows him that might is stronger than right

THE HARE AND THE FROGS The timid hare discovers that there are creatures even more timid than himself - one of Dores most powerful images. Date: circa 1870

THE WOLF AS SHEPHERD One of Dores finest illust- -rations, simply taken at face value, and at the same time a powerful allegory of brute force hiding its brutality

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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.