Aesops Fables Collection

Little (Aesop s) Fables (chromolitho)
6001825 Little (Aesop s) Fables (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little (Aesop s) Fables

Ancient Greek story teller Aesop
3253076 Ancient Greek story teller Aesop; (add.info.: Aesop, c. 620-564 BC. Ancient Greek fabulist or story teller. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

The Story of the Farmer and the Satyr from Aisopus Fables, mid-17th century. Creator: Gerbrand van den Eeckhout
The Story of the Farmer and the Satyr from Aisopus Fables, mid-17th century

The Fox Visiting the Heron, early-mid 17th century. Creator: Frans Snyders
The Fox Visiting the Heron, early-mid 17th century

Parable of the Sticks, c1855. Creator: Felix Octavius Carr Darley
Parable of the Sticks, c1855. Taken from Aesop's Fables and demonstrates the moral that there is strength in unity: the bundle of sticks cannot be broken when they are tied together

Jupiter and the Ass, 1655. Creator: Dirck Stoop
Jupiter and the Ass, 1655. From Aesop's Fables, published by John Ogilby (London: 1665), no. 68

Landscape with ruins, cattle and deer, c.1614-c.1620. Creator: Roelandt Savery
Landscape with ruins, cattle and deer, c.1614-c.1620. Other Title(s): Aesop's fable of the stag among the cows

Illustration from "Fabulae Aesopi", plate 34 from Woodcuts... 1501, assembled...1937
Illustration from "Fabulae Aesopi", plate 34 from Woodcuts from Books of the XVI Century, 1501, assembled into portfolio 1937

The Fox and the Rooster from Fabulae et Vita (Fables and Life), Plate 25 from Woodcuts... 1929
The Fox and the Rooster from Fabulae et Vita (Fables and Life), Plate 25 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century, c. 1500, portfolio assembled 1929

The Man Who Therefore Preached to the Reeds (recto) and The Armed Noble Who... 1929
The Man Who Therefore Preached to the Reeds (recto) and The Armed Noble Who Presumed Much but Did Little (verso) from Fabulae et Vita (Fables and Life)

Sideboard, 1868 / 80. Creator: Daniel Pabst
Sideboard, 1868/80. Large walnut sideboard with two shelves, animal designs on doors, gryphons at top

Aesops Fables: The vain Jackdaw (colour litho)
6002496 Aesops Fables: The vain Jackdaw (colour litho) by Cooke, Arthur Claude (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The vain Jackdaw)

The Man And The Lion (colour litho)
3648484 The Man And The Lion (colour litho) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Man And The Lion)

The Vain Jackdaw (colour litho)
3648483 The Vain Jackdaw (colour litho) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vain Jackdaw)

The Fox And The Rook (colour litho)
3648485 The Fox And The Rook (colour litho) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fox And The Rook)

The Fox And The Grapes (colour litho)
3648481 The Fox And The Grapes (colour litho) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fox And The Grapes)

Aesops Fables (colour litho)
6014000 Aesops Fables (colour litho) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aesops Fables. The fox goes to meet the lion)

Aesops Fables: The Hare and the Tortoise (colour litho)
6002499 Aesops Fables: The Hare and the Tortoise (colour litho) by Cooke, Arthur Claude (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hare and the Tortoise)

The Goose Who Laid Golden Eggs (colour litho)
3648478 The Goose Who Laid Golden Eggs (colour litho) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Goose Who Laid Golden Eggs)

The Girl, from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (engraving, 19th century)
PER190895 The Girl, from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (engraving, 19th century) by Huyot, Jules (1841-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Girl)

The Fox And The Stalk (colour litho)
3648480 The Fox And The Stalk (colour litho) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fox And The Stalk)

Illustration of the Fables of Aesop, by the Greek poet Aesop (650-560 BC). Ms. 758. 1481 (miniature)
AIS5347519 Illustration of the Fables of Aesop, by the Greek poet Aesop (650-560 BC). Ms. 758. 1481 (miniature) by Majorana, Cristoforo (active 1480-1494); University Library, Valencia

Aesops Fables: The Kid and the Wolf (colour litho)
6002500 Aesops Fables: The Kid and the Wolf (colour litho) by Cooke, Arthur Claude (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kid and the Wolf)

The Fox And The Cock (colour litho)
3648482 The Fox And The Cock (colour litho) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fox And The Cock)

Fable: The Envious Man and the Covetous, n. d. Creator: Thomas Bewick
Fable: The Envious Man and the Covetous, n.d

Fable: A Man Bitten by a Dog, n. d. Creator: Thomas Bewick
Fable: A Man Bitten by a Dog, n.d

Fable: The Boasting Traveler, n. d. Creator: Thomas Bewick
Fable: The Boasting Traveler, n.d

Fable, n. d. Creator: Thomas Bewick
Fable, n.d

Trencher with a Scene from Aesops Fables, England, c. 1600. Creator: Unknown
Trencher with a Scene from Aesops Fables, England, c. 1600

The fatal marriage (engraving)
3624941 The fatal marriage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fatal marriage. Illustration for Aesops Fables (Bliss Sands, 1897)

The ant and the grasshopper (engraving)
3624921 The ant and the grasshopper (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ant and the grasshopper. Illustration for Aesops Fables (Bliss Sands, 1897)

The jackdaw and peacocks (engraving)
3624919 The jackdaw and peacocks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The jackdaw and peacocks. Illustration for Aesops Fables (Bliss Sands, 1897)

The viper and the file (engraving)
3624918 The viper and the file (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The viper and the file. Illustration for Aesops Fables (Bliss Sands, 1897)

The cat and the cock (engraving)
3624910 The cat and the cock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cat and the cock. Illustration for Aesops Fables (Bliss Sands, 1897)

The fox and the crow (engraving)
3624900 The fox and the crow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fox and the crow. Illustration for Aesops Fables (Bliss Sands, 1897)

The geese and the cranes (engraving)
3624890 The geese and the cranes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The geese and the cranes. Illustration for Aesops Fables (Bliss Sands, 1897)

The fox and the stork (engraving)
3624882 The fox and the stork (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fox and the stork. Illustration for Aesops Fables (Bliss Sands, 1897)

The stag looking into the water (engraving)
3624861 The stag looking into the water (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The stag looking into the water)

The tortoise and the eagle (engraving)
3624857 The tortoise and the eagle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tortoise and the eagle. Illustration for Aesops Fables (Bliss Sands, 1897)

Illustration for The Gorilla Hunters by R M Ballantyne (colour litho)
5992263 Illustration for The Gorilla Hunters by R M Ballantyne (colour litho) by Groome, William Henry Charles (1881-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Now, tell me)

The Nurse And The Wolf (engraving)
5214061 The Nurse And The Wolf (engraving) by Heighway, Richard (1832-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nurse And The Wolf)

The Fir-Tree and the Bramble (engraving)
671890 The Fir-Tree and the Bramble (engraving) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fir-Tree and the Bramble)

The Lion and the Four Bulls (engraving)
671885 The Lion and the Four Bulls (engraving) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lion and the Four Bulls)

The Frog and the Fox (engraving)
671875 The Frog and the Fox (engraving) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Frog and the Fox)

The Cat and the Fox (engraving)
671873 The Cat and the Fox (engraving) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cat and the Fox)

The Bear and the Beehives (engraving)
671855 The Bear and the Beehives (engraving) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bear and the Beehives)

The Man and his Wooden God (engraving)
671852 The Man and his Wooden God (engraving) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Man and his Wooden God)

The Ass in the Lions Skin (engraving)
671880 The Ass in the Lions Skin (engraving) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ass in the Lions Skin)

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"Aesop's Fables: Timeless Tales of Wisdom and Morality" Step into the enchanting world of Aesop's Fables, where animals come to life through captivating illustrations. Little (Aesop s) Fables (chromolitho) takes us on a journey back to 1868, where Daniel Pabst created a masterpiece that still resonates today. In one scene, we witness a heartwarming encounter between a house dog and a starving wolf. The image from 1811 (etching) reminds us of the power of compassion and kindness even in the face of adversity. Among these vibrant lithographs lies "The Vain Jackdaw, " showcasing the consequences of arrogance. This colorful depiction serves as a valuable lesson about embracing humility rather than succumbing to vanity. "The Man And The Lion" transports us into an ancient tale filled with courage and wit. Through this vivid lithograph, we learn that true strength lies not only in physical prowess but also in intelligence and strategy. Another fable comes alive through "The Fox And The Rook. " With its striking colors, it teaches us about flattery's deceptive nature while urging caution against falling for empty praise. We cannot forget "The Fox And The Grapes, " which illustrates how envy can cloud our judgment and lead to bitterness. This timeless story encourages contentment with what we have instead of longing for what is out of reach. Through each lithograph within Aesop's Fables (colour litho), we are reminded that wisdom transcends time. From "The Hare and the Tortoise" teaching patience to "The Goose Who Laid Golden Eggs" emphasizing gratitude, these tales continue to shape our moral compass. As we explore this collection further, Jean de La Fontaine's engraving from the 19th century introduces us to "The Girl. " Her presence among Aesop's fables signifies how storytelling has the power to inspire and educate across generations.