Lafontaine Artwork Collection (#7)

Donkey carrying relics. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95)
GIA4781193 Donkey carrying relics. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95). Illustration by FranAzois Chauveau (1613-1676). Edition of 1728

the Fortune and the Young Child. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95)
GIA4781142 the Fortune and the Young Child. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95). Illustration by FranAzois Chauveau (1613-1676). Edition of 1728

Le Cheval et le Loup. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95)
GIA4781122 Le Cheval et le Loup.Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95). Illustration by FranAzois Chauveau (1613-1676). Edition of 1728

The Satyre and the Passenger. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95)
GIA4781107 The Satyre and the Passenger. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95). Illustration by FranAzois Chauveau (1613-1676). Edition of 1728

L Araignee et l Hirondelle. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95)
GIA4780932 L Araignee et l Hirondelle.Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95). Illustration by FranAzois Chauveau (1613-1676). Edition of 1728

Rabbits. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95). Illustration by Francois Chauveau
GIA4780868 Rabbits. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95). Illustration by FranAzois Chauveau (1613-1676). Edition of 1728. by Chauveau, Francois (1613-76); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rabbits)

The Gods wanting to teach a son of Jupiter. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95)
GIA4780855 The Gods wanting to teach a son of Jupiter. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95). Illustration by FranAzois Chauveau (1613-1676). Edition of 1728

The Metamorphosed Cat in Woman. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95)
GIA4780717 The Metamorphosed Cat in Woman. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95). Illustration by FranAzois Chauveau (1613-1676). Edition of 1728

Fables of La Fontaine: the fox and the stork. Image of Epinal
XEE4411652 Fables of La Fontaine: the fox and the stork. Image of Epinal, first half of the 19th century by French School

Fables de La Fontaine: the little fish and the fisherman
XEE4411648 Fables de La Fontaine: the little fish and the fisherman. Image of Epinal, first half of the 19th century. by French School

The wolf. Illustration of the tale "Compere le Loup, Maitre Renard
XEE4404685 The wolf. Illustration of the tale " Compere le Loup, Maitre Renard, Comere la Chevre et ses petits biquets" after a fable by Jean de la Fontaine

Le falcon et le chapon in les "Fables de La Fontaine, ill
LSE4090519 Le falcon et le chapon in les " Fables de La Fontaine, ill. by Auguste Vimar (1851-1916), Tours, at A, Mame & Fils, 1887 by Vimar

La frog et le rata - in "Fables de La Fontaine", ill
LSE4090514 La frog et le rata - in " Fables de La Fontaine", ill. by Auguste Vimar (1851-1916), Tours, at A, Mame & Fils, 1887 by Vimar

Good point illustrated by Jean de La Fontaines fable "
LSE4112153 Good point illustrated by Jean de La Fontaines fable " The rat and the oyster". by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The raven and the fox - in "Fables"by La Fontaine, 1776
LSE4092981 The raven and the fox - in " Fables" by La Fontaine, 1776. by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Le pot de terre et le pot de fer - in "Les Fables de La Fontaine"
LSE4090511 Le pot de terre et le pot de fer - in " Les Fables de La Fontaine", ill. by Auguste Vimar (1851-1916), Tours, at A, Mame & Fils, 1887 by Vimar

Le petit poisson et le pecheur - The fisherman and the little fish - from Fables
XEE4156129 Le petit poisson et le pecheur - The fisherman and the little fish - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engravin after Gustave Dore (1832-83)

La Fortune et le jeune Enfant - The Goddess Fortune saves the Little Child from the Well
XEE4156119 La Fortune et le jeune Enfant - The Goddess Fortune saves the Little Child from the Well - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engraving after Gustave Dore (1832-83)

L Aigle et le Hibou - The Eagle and the Owl - from Fables
XEE4156109 L Aigle et le Hibou - The Eagle and the Owl - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engravin after Gustave Dore (1832-83) - Private collection by Dore

Le chartier - The Wagoner Mired - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine
XEE4156096 Le chartier - The Wagoner Mired - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engraving after Gustave Dore (1832-83) - Private collection by Dore

Tircis et Amarante - Tircis and Amaranth - (The shepherd and shepherdess) - from
XEE4156064 Tircis et Amarante - Tircis and Amaranth - (The shepherd and shepherdess) - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engraving after Gustave Dore (1832-83)

Le Bassa (pasha) et le Marchand - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine
XEE4156059 Le Bassa (pasha) et le Marchand - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engraving after Gustave Dore (1832-83) - Private collection by Dore

Le loup et le chasseur - The wolf and the hunter - from Fables
XEE4156052 Le loup et le chasseur - The wolf and the hunter - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engravin after Gustave Dore (1832-83) - Private collection by Dore

le chat et le fox - The Fox and the Cat - from Fables
XEE4156039 le chat et le fox - The Fox and the Cat - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engravin after Gustave Dore (1832-83) - Private collection by Dore

the monkey and the cat - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine
XEE4156036 the monkey and the cat - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engraving after Gustave Dore (1832-83) - Private collection by Dore

L Amour et la Folie - Love and Madness - from Fables
XEE4155983 L Amour et la Folie - Love and Madness - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engraving after Gustave Dore (1832-83) - Private collection by Dore

Le fox et les chickens d inde - from Fables
XEE4155978 Le fox et les chickens d inde - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engraving after Gustave Dore (1832-83) - Private collection by Dore

The Peacock Complaining To Juno - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine
XEE4155945 The Peacock Complaining To Juno - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engraving after Gustave Dore (1832-83) - Private collection by Dore

The Wolf, the Cheve and the Goat - Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95
XEE4151738 The Wolf, the Cheve and the Goat - Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95) - Chromolithography of the end of the 19th century Private Collection by Unknown Artist

The town rat and the field rat. Anonymous illustration for Les Fables by Jean de LA
XEE4135327 The town rat and the field rat. Anonymous illustration for Les Fables by Jean de LA FONTAINE (Lafontaine) (1621-1695). Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson, circa 1880. Private collection

The lion and the hunter. Anonymous illustration for Les Fables by Jean de LA FONTAINE
XEE4135316 The lion and the hunter. Anonymous illustration for Les Fables by Jean de LA FONTAINE (Lafontaine) (1621-1695). Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson, circa 1880. Private collection

The Wolf and the Lamb. Anonymous illustration for Les Fables by Jean de LA FONTAINE
XEE4135306 The Wolf and the Lamb. Anonymous illustration for Les Fables by Jean de LA FONTAINE (Lafontaine) (1621-1695). Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson, circa 1880. Private collection

The Oyster and the Litigants. Anonymous illustration for Les Fables by Jean de LA
XEE4135292 The Oyster and the Litigants. Anonymous illustration for Les Fables by Jean de LA FONTAINE (Lafontaine) (1621-1695). Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson, circa 1880. Private collection

The Monkey and the Leopard. Anonymous illustration for Les Fables by Jean de LA FONTAINE
XEE4135287 The Monkey and the Leopard. Anonymous illustration for Les Fables by Jean de LA FONTAINE (Lafontaine) (1621-1695). Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson, circa 1880. Private collection

The saver and the financier. Anonymous illustration for Les Fables by Jean de LA FONTAINE
XEE4135283 The saver and the financier. Anonymous illustration for Les Fables by Jean de LA FONTAINE (Lafontaine) (1621-1695). Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson, circa 1880. Private collection

The fox and the grapes. Anonymous illustration for Les Fables by Jean de LA FONTAINE
XEE4135280 The fox and the grapes. Anonymous illustration for Les Fables by Jean de LA FONTAINE (Lafontaine) (1621-1695). Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson, circa 1880. Private collection

The Raven and the Fox: Fable by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95)
XEE4142708 The Raven and the Fox: Fable by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95). Chromolithography of the 19th century. Private collection

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"Lafontaine Artwork: A Visual Journey into Fables and Morality" Step into the enchanting world of Lafontaine artwork, where timeless fables come to life through captivating illustrations. Jean de La Fontaine's tales have been beautifully depicted by various artists, showcasing the depth and wisdom embedded within these stories. One such illustration portrays "The Rat that Withdrew from the World, " a poignant reflection on isolation and its consequences. Through this image, we witness the rat's decision to retreat from society, highlighting the importance of human connection. In another piece titled "The Town Rat and the Field Rat, " we are transported into an idyllic countryside setting as two contrasting characters navigate their differing lifestyles. This fable reminds us of the value of simplicity and contentment. Delving deeper into Lafontaine's repertoire, we encounter "Le Diable de Papefiguiere" in his collection "Tales et nouvelles en vers. " This intriguing artwork explores themes of temptation and morality with a devilish twist. "The Wolf Became Shepherd" presents Gustave Doré's interpretation of a powerful fable by La Fontaine. The transformation of a predator into a caretaker challenges our perceptions and teaches us about redemption. Pierre-Albert Douat Blas J. 's illustration titled "Le Triboulet" takes us on an allegorical journey encompassing Christian symbolism, mythology, snakes, goblets, laicisation - all intertwined with La Fontaine's fables. It invites contemplation on various aspects of life through rich visual symbolism. Other notable artworks include depictions like "The Torrent and the River, " reminding us that even seemingly insignificant entities can make significant impacts when united; or "Nothing Too Much, " which emphasizes moderation in all things through intricate engravings. Honore Daumier's painting captures humorously Honore Daumier’s satirical take on societal issues in his portrayal of "Thieves and Donkey.