The old lady and the two servants (La vieille et les deux servantes

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The old lady and the two servants (La vieille et les deux servantes

DUV4214429 The old lady and the two servants (La vieille et les deux servantes) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations by JJ Granville (1803-1847), reported on wood by Auguste Desperet (1804-1865)and engraved by Franz Robert Richard Brend Amour); Photo eDuvallon; French, out of copyright

Media ID 22754876

© Duvallon / Bridgeman Images

Domestique Eclairage Fatigue Fenetre Francaise Jean De 1621 1695 Jeunesse La Fontaine Oeuvre Lafontaine Oeuvre Litterature Matin Meuble Reveil Rideau Vieillard Vieillesse Vieillissement Duvallon Femme Francais Oiseau

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a scene from the 19th-century fables by La Fontaine, titled "The old lady and the two servants". The image depicts an elderly woman seated in a room with two young servants attending to her. The intricate details of their surroundings, including a curtain, window, furniture, and a spinning wheel, transport us back to this bygone era. The engraving was skillfully executed by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard), known for his remarkable illustrations. Auguste Desperet meticulously reproduced Grandville's work on wood before it was finally engraved by Franz Robert Richard Brend Amour. This collaboration resulted in an exquisite piece of art that now resides in a private collection. As we observe the composition closely, we notice various elements symbolizing different aspects of life: an aging woman representing wisdom and experience; youthful servants embodying vitality and energy; birds symbolizing freedom; and even a rooster signifying awakening or new beginnings. Through this evocative artwork, Jean Duvallon invites us to reflect upon themes such as fatigue, aging, literature, domesticity, and the passage of time. It serves as a reminder that no matter our age or station in life, we are all interconnected within the tapestry of existence. This photograph is not only aesthetically pleasing but also offers profound insights into human nature through its rich symbolism.

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