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Fables of La Fontaine: The woods and the woodman (litho)
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Fables of La Fontaine: The woods and the woodman (litho)
6002141 Fables of La Fontaine: The woods and the woodman (litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The woods and the woodman. Illustration for A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine (John Lane, The Bodley Head, 3rd edn, c 1910).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 25176094
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Fables Forest Areas Forest Land Forest Trees Forestry French Literature Green Forestry Jean De La Fontaine La Fontaine Pine Forest Primaeval Forest Spruce Forest Stock Of Trees Tales Woodman Fable
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This lithograph, titled "Fables of La Fontaine: The woods and the woodman" transports us into a world of enchantment and wisdom. Created by Percy James Billinghurst in 1910, this print is part of a collection that brings to life A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine. In this particular illustration, we find ourselves immersed in a lush forest teeming with life. Towering pine and spruce trees create an awe-inspiring backdrop as they stand tall against the sky. This forest exudes an air of tranquility and mystery, inviting us to explore its depths. At the heart of the scene, we encounter a woodman amidst his work. His rugged appearance suggests years spent laboring within these very woods. With his trusty axe in hand, he represents man's interaction with nature – both reliant on it for sustenance yet capable of altering its course. The fables penned by Jean de La Fontaine come alive through this artwork, offering timeless lessons wrapped in animal allegories. Through stories like "The Woods and the Woodman". La Fontaine imparts moral teachings that resonate across generations. As we gaze upon this lithograph, let us embrace the beauty and wisdom found within nature's embrace while reflecting on our own role as stewards of the earth. May it serve as a reminder to tread lightly upon these hallowed grounds so that future generations may also revel in their splendor.
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