La Fontaine Collection

The frogs asking for a king (Les Grenouilles qui demandent un Roi), 1881. Creator: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
The frogs asking for a king (Les Grenouilles qui demandent un Roi), 1881. Found in the Collection of the Musee Gustave Moreau

Illustration to Contes et Nouvelles by Jean de La Fontaine, 1762. Private Collection

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Council held by the Rats (engraving)
8669338 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Council held by the Rats (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Council held by the Rats)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Miser who Lost his Treasure (engraving)
8669324 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Miser who Lost his Treasure (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Miser who Lost his Treasure)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Wolf, the Mother, and the Child (engraving)
8669320 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Wolf, the Mother, and the Child (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wolf, the Mother, and the Child)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Horse and the Wolf (engraving)
8669317 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Horse and the Wolf (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Horse and the Wolf)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Bear and the Amateur of Gardening (engraving)
8669298 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Bear and the Amateur of Gardening (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bear and the Amateur of Gardening)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Lion, the Wolf, and the Fox (engraving)
8669296 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Lion, the Wolf, and the Fox (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lion, the Wolf, and the Fox)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Oyster and its Claimants (engraving)
8669291 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Oyster and its Claimants (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oyster and its Claimants)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Two Rats, the Fox, and the Egg (engraving)
8669287 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Two Rats, the Fox, and the Egg (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Two Rats, the Fox, and the Egg)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Monkey and the Cat (engraving)
8669285 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Monkey and the Cat (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Monkey and the Cat)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Shepherd and the King (engraving)
8669282 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Shepherd and the King (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shepherd and the King)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Owl and the Mice (engraving)
8669275 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Owl and the Mice (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Owl and the Mice)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Sick Stag (engraving)
8669274 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Sick Stag (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sick Stag)

The Frog that wished to be as big as the Ox, c.1900 (engraving)
8698463 The Frog that wished to be as big as the Ox, c.1900 (engraving) by Gillot, Charles (1853-1903); (add.info.: Literature)

Brunelleschi illustration for Contes et Nouvelles de La Fontaine (colour litho)
8646788 Brunelleschi illustration for Contes et Nouvelles de La Fontaine (colour litho) by Brunelleschi, Umberto (1879-1949) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fables of La Fontaine: Death and the Woodcutter (engraving)
8669343 The Fables of La Fontaine: Death and the Woodcutter (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death and the Woodcutter)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Lion and the Gnat (engraving)
8669336 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Lion and the Gnat (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lion and the Gnat)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Wolves and the Sheep (engraving)
8669330 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Wolves and the Sheep (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wolves and the Sheep)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Hen with the Golden Eggs (engraving)
8669314 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Hen with the Golden Eggs (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hen with the Golden Eggs)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Maiden (engraving)
8669305 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Maiden (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Maiden)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Two Mules (engraving)
8669348 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Two Mules (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Two Mules)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Oak and the Reed (engraving)
8669339 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Oak and the Reed (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oak and the Reed)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Shepherd and the Sea (engraving)
8669328 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Shepherd and the Sea (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shepherd and the Sea)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Old Woman and her Servants (engraving)
8669318 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Old Woman and her Servants (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Woman and her Servants)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Bear and the Two Friends (engraving)
8669315 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Bear and the Two Friends (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bear and the Two Friends)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Young Widow (engraving)
8669310 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Young Widow (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Widow)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Bashaw and the Merchant (engraving)
8669306 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Bashaw and the Merchant (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bashaw and the Merchant)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Two Fowls (engraving)
8669302 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Two Fowls (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Two Fowls)

The Fables of La Fontaine: Tircis and Amaranth (engraving)
8669299 The Fables of La Fontaine: Tircis and Amaranth (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tircis and Amaranth)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Rat and the Elephant (engraving)
8669297 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Rat and the Elephant (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rat and the Elephant)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Two Dogs and the Dead Ass (engraving)
8669295 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Two Dogs and the Dead Ass (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Two Dogs and the Dead Ass)

The Fables of La Fontaine: Jupiter and the Traveller (engraving)
8669293 The Fables of La Fontaine: Jupiter and the Traveller (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jupiter and the Traveller)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Two Pigeons (engraving)
8669290 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Two Pigeons (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Two Pigeons)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Two Adventurers and the Talisman (engraving)
8669279 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Two Adventurers and the Talisman (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Two Adventurers and the Talisman)

The Fables of La Fontaine: Love and Folly (engraving)
8669273 The Fables of La Fontaine: Love and Folly (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love and Folly)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Swallow and the Little Birds (engraving)
8669997 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Swallow and the Little Birds (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Swallow and the Little Birds)

The Fables of La Fontaine: Fortune and the Little Child (engraving)
8669969 The Fables of La Fontaine: Fortune and the Little Child (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fortune and the Little Child)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Wolf and the Hunter (engraving)
8669929 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Wolf and the Hunter (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wolf and the Hunter)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Arbitrator, Almoner, and Hermit (engraving)
8669265 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Arbitrator, Almoner, and Hermit (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arbitrator, Almoner, and Hermit)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Grasshopper and the Ant (engraving)
8669344 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Grasshopper and the Ant (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grasshopper and the Ant)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Peacock Complaining to Juno (engraving)
8669333 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Peacock Complaining to Juno (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peacock Complaining to Juno)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Eye of the Master (engraving)
8669325 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Eye of the Master (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eye of the Master)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Little Fish and the Fisherman (engraving)
8669321 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Little Fish and the Fisherman (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Fish and the Fisherman)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Eagle and the Owl (engraving)
8669313 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Eagle and the Owl (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eagle and the Owl)

The Fables of La Fontaine: An Animal in the Moon (engraving)
8669300 The Fables of La Fontaine: An Animal in the Moon (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Animal in the Moon)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Lion (engraving)
8669281 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Lion (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lion)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Old Man and the Three Young Men (engraving)
8669277 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Old Man and the Three Young Men (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Man and the Three Young Men)

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"Exploring the Timeless Tales of La Fontaine: A Journey through Illustrations and Engravings" Step into the enchanting world of Jean de La Fontaine's fables, brought to life through captivating illustrations and engravings. Dating back to 1762, the illustrations in Contes et Nouvelles provide a visual feast for those delving into these timeless tales. One scene that stands out is from "La Jument du compere Pierre, " where a peasant named Pierre tries to make his mare move by using various tactics. This humorous depiction showcases both the wit of La Fontaine's writing and the skill of the artist who captured this moment. Moving on to porcelain artistry, Charger from c. 1750 portrays another aspect of La Fontaine's work. The delicate craftsmanship beautifully complements his stories, adding an element of elegance and refinement. In "L'Homme Entre Deux Ages, Et Ses Deux Maitresses, " we witness an engraving that captures human nature at its most complex - a man torn between two mistresses. This piece serves as a reminder that even centuries later, our desires and struggles remain universal themes. "The Priest and the Corpse" takes us deeper into Fables with an intriguing illustration published in 1838. It depicts a thought-provoking encounter between a priest and a corpse, reminding us that moral lessons can be found in unexpected places. Animals play significant roles throughout La Fontaine's fables as well. In "The Wolf, The Mother, and Child, " we see how cunningness clashes with maternal instinct in yet another engaging illustration. "The Dog and the Wolf" presents another opportunity for reflection as it explores loyalty versus self-interest within human relationships through vivid engravings published in 1838. A standout piece is "The Mare of Compere Pierre. " With its intricate details combining engraving techniques with watercolor, it captures the essence of La Fontaine's storytelling prowess.