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Snail and grasshoppers racing, Les Images en Musique
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Snail and grasshoppers racing, Les Images en Musique
Snails with grasshopper jockeys taking part in a race, with a mole at the finishing line, illustration in Les Images en Musique, with illustrations by Benjamin Rabier and easy pieces for piano by Jane Vieu. Date: 1908
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Benjamin Derby Easy Fence Finishing Geese Goose Grasshopper Grasshoppers Hole Illustrations Jane Jockey Jockeys Mole Moles Musique Piano Pieces Prix Rabier Snail Snails Vieu Musical
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This charming and whimsical illustration, titled "Les Snails with Grasshopper Jockeys Taking Part in a Race" is an exquisite creation from the French publication "Les Images en Musique," published in 1908. The illustration, drawn by the talented Benjamin Rabier, depicts a delightful scene of snails and grasshoppers engaged in a friendly race through the countryside. The snails, each with their own miniature jockey perched atop their shells, make their way along a fence-lined path, determined to reach the finish line first. A mole, peeking out of its hole at the finishing line, adds an element of surprise and humor to the scene. Accompanying this illustration in the publication were "easy pieces for piano" by Jane Vieu. The combination of Rabier's illustrations and Vieu's music created a unique multimedia experience for readers. The use of animals as the central theme of the illustration adds to the playful and lighthearted atmosphere, making it a popular choice for those seeking a bit of fun and amusement. The illustration showcases the rural and picturesque charm of the French countryside, with the inclusion of various birds and geese in the background. The snails and grasshoppers, often seen as slow-moving creatures, are transformed into competitive racers, adding a delightful twist to the traditional perception of these animals. Overall, this illustration is a charming and humorous representation of a simple, yet entertaining pastime from a bygone era.
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