Fontaine Collection (page 10)

Folies-Bergere travail merveilleux sur le fil de fer par Fontaine. French poster shows aerialist Fontaine, labeled one of le heros du Niagara in three views: a small bust portait

Elishas Fountain - Palestine
Elishas Fountain - which supplied natural fresh spring water to Jericho and which is mentioned in the Bible in II Kings, chapter ii, 19-22- as " the waters which Elisha healed"

Breton Pardon at Baud
A Breton pardon at Baud, where the waters of the Fontaine de la Clarte are said to protect the eyes or even heal eye ailments Date: 1925

Mining safety cage, 19th century
Mining safety cage. 19th-century artwork of the safety cage developed by Pierre-Joseph Fontaine (1810-1877) in 1849. The cage contains coal being lifted to the surface from a coal mine

Nimes, France - Jardin de la Fontaine

Fontaine Park, Montreal, Canada
Fontaine Park (with Fountains in full effect!) at night, Montreal, Canada

Mersin - the European Hotel - Fountain Square
Place de la Fontaine (Fr.) in Mersin, Turkey, with the European Hotel at rear. A large city and a busy port on the Mediterranean coast of southern Turkey and is the capital of the Mersin Province

Maury / Matthew Fontaine
MATTHEW FONTAINE MAURY American naval officer and oceanographer

Fable / Ears of the Hare
THE HAREs EARS A lion, gored by an elk, banishes all horned animals; a hare, seeing the shadow of her ears, thinks they will be taken for horns, and flees

The Wolf & the Lamb
THE WOLF AND THE LAMB A young inexperienced lamb is tricked by a hungry wolf and eaten

The Pasha & the Merchant
THE PASHA AND THE MERCHANT A Greek merchant agrees that he will pay three Turks to protect his goods, as they will do this at a cheaper rate than the pasha

Swallow & Little Birds
THE SWALLOW AND THE LITTLE BIRDS: The swallow tries to warn the birds of the dangers of letting the farmer sow seeds but they do not heed her advice

Countryman and the Snake
THE COUNTRYMAN AND THE SNAKE A charitable man finds a frozen serpent and warms it in front of the fire, but the snake bites him: a wretched creature cannot be raised up

Fable / Lion, Wolf & Fox
THE LION, THE WOLF AND THE FOX: An old lion, wishing to find a cure, summons his animals. The wolf slanders the fox, but finds he comes off worst in the end

The Two Rats, Fox & Egg
THE TWO RATS, THE FOX AND THE EGG: To save the egg they ve found from a fox, one rat ingeniously grips the egg, the other drags him to safety by his tail

Philomel and Procne
PHILOMEL AND PROCNE Procne tries to persuade her sister Philomel to come back to the city, but she prefers to remain in solitude (from Greek mythology)

Fool Selling his Wisdom
THE FOOL SELLING WISDOM A crowd, including someone carried in a sedan chair, gathers round a lute-playing man

Fable / Fox and Turkeys
THE FOX & THE TURKEYS Some turkeys who have escaped from a fox into a tree, are unable to sleep for the foxs tricks and contrivances, and eventually fall to the ground

Lark, Brood & Farmer
THE LARK, HER BROOD & THE FARMER: A lark & her young ones, nesting in a field, flee when the owner of the wheat comes to take the harvest in

Little Fish & the Fisher
THE LITTLE FISH AND THE FISHERMAN: a tiddler tries to persuade a fisher to let him grow into a big trout, worth catching, but the man prefers to keep what he has

Fable / Lion & Gnat
THE LION AND THE GNAT Human version of animal fable: a prince who despised a mere peasant is now at his mercy, pummelled by stones thrown from the mans sling

The Vultures & Pigeons
THE VULTURES AND THE PIGEONS The vultures fight each other and tear with beak and talon; the pigeons attempt to be peacemakers and succeed, but then are themselves attacked

Death & the Woodcutter
DEATH AND THE WOODCUTTER A wretched woodman, worn down by lifes woes and the weight of his load of sticks, calls on Death to relieve him of his suffering

The Fish & the Cormorant
THE FISH AND THE CORMORANT An elderly cormorant, unable to see, tricks the fish into being borne by him to a safe place, a shallow pond from where he can eat his fill

Fortune and the Child
FORTUNE & THE CHILD or Traveller: A boy sleeps on the brink of a deep well; Fortune wakes him, not wanting the blame for the boys folly if he should fall

Fable / the Rabbits
THE RABBITS Rabbits flee at danger, but when it has been forgotten return to the same risk: a metaphor for human behaviour

Fable / the Maiden
THE MAIDEN: A beautiful but proud maid turns down her many suitors for not matching up to her standards; in time her beauty fades and the suitors fade away

The Old Man & 3 Youths
THE OLD MAN & THREE YOUTHS Three young men question why an old man is planting saplings whose fruit he won t live to enjoy; life is uncertain, he may outlive them

Fable / the Two Doves
THE TWO DOVES (human version of animal fable): A couple love each other, but the young man wants to see the world; he is pleaded with and warned of the dangers facing him

Fable / Horse and Wolf
THE HORSE & THE WOLF The wolf attempts to beguile the horse to find an opportunity to eat him, but the horse is suspicious and kicks the wolf in the jaw

Miser who Lost Fortune
THE MISER WHO LOST HIS FORTUNE: A miser finds that the gold he had buried in a hole in the ground has been taken

The Shepherd & the Sea
THE SHEPHERD AND THE SEA A shepherd cannot be tempted again by the promise of riches as a sea merchant, having suffered shipwreck; he prefers to be content with his flock

Fable / the Two Cocks
THE TWO COCKS (Human Version of animal fable): two men fight over a woman; the victors arrogance in his triumph leads finally to his defeat

The Stag and the Vine
THE STAG AND THE VINE A stag is hidden from the hunters and their dogs by a thick vine, but is then tempted to eat the grapes and the rustling gives him away

Fable / the Masters Eye
THE EYE OF THE MASTER A stag hides from the hunt in a stable of oxen; he is safe until the master, whose eye is keener than the others, comes in; the stag is then caught

The Cobbler & Financier
THE COBBLER AND THE RICH MAN A rich financier gives a frugal cobbler a large sum of money; previously happy, the cobbler now finds he can t sleep for fear of thieves Date: circa 1870

Fable / Two Goats
THE TWO GOATS: two goats meet on a narrow bridge over a river, each wanting to pass; as stubborn as the other, they test their strength until both fall in the water

2 Adventurers & Talisman
THE TWO ADVENTURERS AND THE TALISMAN: one knight takes up the profferred task of fording the river, lifting a stone elephant and carrying it to the mountain top

Tircis and Amaranth
TIRCIS AND AMARANTH The young man Tircis speaks of love to Amaranth, but in doing so makes her realise she loves another

The Woods & the Woodman
THE WOODS AND THE WOODCUTTER The woodman asks the forest for wood to mend the handle of his broken axe; he promises to ply his trade elsewhere but reneges when his axe is fixed

The Sick Lion & the Fox
THE SICK LION AND THE FOX The king of beasts, sick in his cave, commands that all animals must visit; he promises safety but the fox stays away knowing otherwise

Mercury & the Woodcutter
MERCURY & THE WOODCUTTER A woodman who has lost his axe begs Jupiter to send it back; Mercury brings axes of gold & silver, but the honest woodman claims only his own

Oyster & its Claimants
THE OYSTER AND ITS CLAIMANTS: An oyster is spied by two men each claiming to have seen it first; the appointed judge swallows the oyster, handing each a shell

Fable / Eagle & Magpie
THE EAGLE AND THE MAGPIE The magpie, invited by the eagle to join him, gossips and thus offends him by indiscretion

Wolf, Mother & her Child
THE WOLF, THE MOTHER AND HER CHILD: A hungry wolf hears a mother say her wailing infant would be thrown out if not quiet; the wolf believes this & waits, but is then captured

The Mice and the Owl
THE MICE AND THE OWL A clever owl nesting in the stump of a tree clips the mice he has caught of their feet to prevent them escaping; he can then eat them at his leisure

Fable / Rat and Elephant
THE RAT AND THE ELEPHANT A rat claims he is as good as the elephant on whose back rides a wealthy sultan and his entourage; the sultans cat reminds him he is vulnerable

Cormorant & the Fishes
THE CORMORANT & THE FISHES The cormorant, having told the fish he would ferry them to safety in his beak, eats them at his leisure

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"Fontaine: A Collection of Tales, Art, and Iconic Figures" In the world of Fontaine, stories come alive through captivating imagery and timeless wisdom. From a woman raising her skirts to scare off the devil to enchanting fountains that grace picturesque landscapes, this collection takes you on a journey through various realms. Immerse yourself in the classic fables like "The Fox and the Crow, " where cunning meets vanity, or "The Wolves and the Sheep, " teaching us about unity against adversity. Reflect upon deeper meanings with tales such as "Stag and his Reflection, " reminding us of self-awareness and humility. Gustave Dore's masterpiece "The Council Held by the Rats" transports you into an intricate world where rodents gather for decision-making. Meanwhile, "The Monkey and the Cat" brings forth lessons on trustworthiness amidst mischief. Step into history with Khabanija Fountain in Cairo - an oil-on-canvas depiction capturing its grandeur in 1845. Explore cultural treasures like Jardin du Luxembourg's Fontaine de Medicis in Paris - a tranquil oasis amidst bustling city life. Venture beyond traditional narratives; witness unconventional scenes like a nurse administering a large enema syringe to a man in bed – evoking curiosity about medical practices throughout time. Discover hidden gems like La Fontaine de l'Arbre nestled within Pleaux, Cantal, France – an exquisite fusion of nature's beauty with human craftsmanship. Celebrities also find their place here; Olivia de Havilland, Franchot Tone, and Joan Fontaine grace our screens with their talent while leaving indelible marks on cinema history. Join us as we delve into Fontaine’s eclectic tapestry woven from folklore to artistry. Let these glimpses ignite your imagination while unraveling profound truths that transcend time itself.