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La Fontaines Fables - The Woodman and Mercury
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La Fontaines Fables - The Woodman and Mercury
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Woodman and Mercury
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Agricultural Occupation Allegory Painting Bad Condition Condition Damaged Despair Environmental Damage Falling Fine Art Painting Forester Fountain Gustave Gustave Dore Head In Hands Holding Jean De La Fontaine Literature Lumberjack Moving Down Nostalgia Past Physical Activity Retro Revival Styles Tree Area Woods Image Created 19th Century Obsolete Victorian Style Woodman
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This vintage engraving from La Fontaine's Fables, illustrated by Gustave Dore, captures the essence of a bygone era. The print titled "The Woodman and Mercury" takes us back to the 19th century with its old-fashioned style and black-and-white composition. Despite its bad condition and signs of damage, this piece exudes a sense of nostalgia that is hard to resist. In this allegory painting, we witness a forester in despair as he holds his head in his hands. With an engraved image created centuries ago, it depicts the physical activity and struggles faced by those involved in agricultural occupations during that time. The woodman seems to be moving down or falling amidst a dense forest area while Mercury, the messenger god from Roman mythology, looks on. The fine art painting beautifully portrays environmental damage caused by deforestation and serves as a reminder of our responsibility towards nature. It also reflects Jean de la Fontaine's literary work which often conveyed moral lessons through animal characters. Despite its damaged state, this print carries immense historical value and showcases Gustave Dore's artistic talent. Its Victorian style adds an extra layer of charm to any collection or space where it is displayed. A true representation of artistry from the past, this woodcut print evokes feelings of admiration for both craftsmanship and nature itself.
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