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The ogre discovers the children. Illustration for "Le Pepetit poucet"
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The ogre discovers the children. Illustration for "Le Pepetit poucet"
XEE4404326 The ogre discovers the children. Illustration for " Le Pepetit poucet", tale by Charles Perrault (1628-1703), French writer. Anonymous illustration. Imagery Marcel Vagne, Jarville Nancy, undated (late 19th century). by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ogre discovers the children. Illustration for " Le Pepetit poucet", tale by Charles Perrault (1628-1703), French writer. Anonymous illustration. Imagery Marcel Vagne, Jarville Nancy, undated (late 19th century).); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright
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In this illustration, we are transported into the world of Charles Perrault's "Le Petit Poucet" as the ogre discovers a group of children. The anonymous artist skillfully brings to life the tension and fear that permeate this classic French folktale. The scene is set in a dark forest, with gnarled trees looming overhead and casting eerie shadows on the ground. The ogre, depicted as a menacing figure with bulging muscles and sharp teeth, stands tall amidst the chaos. His eyes gleam with malice as he spots the helpless children who have stumbled upon his lair. The children, portrayed with wide-eyed innocence and vulnerability, huddle together in terror. Their faces reflect pure horror at their predicament - trapped in an encounter with an imaginary character brought to life by Perrault's vivid imagination. The late 19th-century imagery by Marcel Vagne captures every detail of this pivotal moment in Perrault's tale. Each stroke of the engraving emphasizes both the danger posed by the ogre and the fragility of childhood innocence. This powerful illustration serves as a reminder of Perrault's enduring legacy as one of France's most beloved writers. It transports us back to our own childhoods when stories like "Le Petit Poucet" ignited our imaginations and left us breathless with anticipation for what would happen next.
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