Fables De La Fontaine Collection

The frogs asking for a king (Les Grenouilles qui demandent un Roi), 1881. Creator: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
The frogs asking for a king (Les Grenouilles qui demandent un Roi), 1881. Found in the Collection of the Musee Gustave Moreau

The Partridge Saves Her Young, 1732. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
The Partridge Saves Her Young, 1732

The Partridge and the Cocks, 1732. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
The Partridge and the Cocks, 1732

Plate, Montereau, 1800 / 25. Creator: Creil Pottery
Plate, Montereau, 1800/25

Fables of La Fontaine (Furnishing Fabric), Rouen, c. 1830. Creator: Bapaume et Cocatrix
Fables of La Fontaine (Furnishing Fabric), Rouen, c. 1830. Foliage with scenes from the Fables of Jean de La Fontaine: Le Villageois et le Serpent

Eight Fables of La Fontaine (Furnishing Fabric), Munster, c. 1810. Le Satire et le passant [The Satyr and the passer-by]; Le Cheval qui a casse sa bride, [The Horse that broke its bridle]; La Lionne

Fables of Fontaine Furnishing Fabric, France, c. 1815. Creator: Hartmann et Fils
Fables of Fontaine Furnishing Fabric, France, c. 1815. Le Satire et le passant [The Satyr and the passer-by]; Le Cheval qui a casse sa bride, [The Horse that broke its bridle]; La Lionne, qui a p[

La Discorde, 1886. Creator: Felix Bracquemond
La Discorde, 1886. [Discord]

L Homme qui court apres la Fortune et celui qui l attend dans son lit, 1886. [The man who runs after Fortune and the man who waits for it in bed, or The fortune-seeker and the layabout]

Le Lion amoureux, 1886. Creator: Felix Bracquemond
Le Lion amoureux, 1886. [The Lion in Love]

Designs for Plates Taken from Oudrys Illustrations to La Fontaines Fables, after 1755

La mort et le bucheron (The Death and the Woodcutter), 1755. Creator: Oudry, Jean-Baptiste
La mort et le bucheron (The Death and the Woodcutter), 1755. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris

Fontaine, (1621-1695), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Fontaine, (1621-1695), 1830. Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695) widely read French poet known for his Fables. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

Phe?bus et Bore?e (Phoebus and Boreas), 1837-1839. Creator: Imam Bakhsh Lahori (active 1830s-1840s)
Phe?bus et Bore?e (Phoebus and Boreas), 1837-1839. Found in the Collection of Musee Jean de La Fontaine, Ville de Chateau-Thierry

Le Singe et le Leopard (The Monkey and the Leopard), 1837-1839. Creator: Imam Bakhsh Lahori
Le Singe et le Leopard (The Monkey and the Leopard), 1837-1839. Found in the Collection of Musee Jean de La Fontaine, Ville de Chateau-Thierry

Songe d un habitant du Mogol (The Moguls Dream), 1837-1839. Creator: Imam Bakhsh Lahori
Songe d un habitant du Mogol (The Moguls Dream), 1837-1839. Found in the Collection of Musee Jean de La Fontaine, Ville de Chateau-Thierry

Le Dragon a plusieurs tetes et le dragon a plusieurs queues, 1837-1839
Le Dragon a plusieurs tetes et le dragon a plusieurs queues (The Dragon with Many Heads, and the Dragon with Many Tails), 1837-1839

Le Meunier son fils et l Ane (The miller, his son and the donkey), 1837-1839. Creator
Le Meunier son fils et l Ane (The miller, his son and the donkey), 1837-1839. Found in the Collection of Musee Jean de La Fontaine, Ville de Chateau-Thierry

La souris metamorphosee en fille (The Mouse Turned into a Maid), 1837-1839. Found in the Collection of Musee Jean de La Fontaine, Ville de Chateau-Thierry

Le cheval et le loup (The Horse and the Wolf), 1837-1839. Creator: Imam Bakhsh Lahori
Le cheval et le loup (The Horse and the Wolf), 1837-1839. Found in the Collection of Musee Jean de La Fontaine, Ville de Chateau-Thierry

Fables de La Fontaine, 1837-1839. Creator: Imam Bakhsh Lahori (active 1830s-1840s)
Fables de La Fontaine, 1837-1839. Found in the Collection of Musee Jean de La Fontaine, Ville de Chateau-Thierry

L Ours et l amateur de jardins (The Bear and the Gardener), 1837-1839. Creator: Imam Bakhsh Lahori
L Ours et l amateur de jardins (The Bear and the Gardener), 1837-1839. Found in the Collection of Musee Jean de La Fontaine, Ville de Chateau-Thierry

The Dwelling of the Ogre, 1870. Artist: Heliodore Joseph Pisan
The Dwelling of the Ogre, 1870. From The Fables of Jean de la Fontaine, by Walter Thornbury. [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London and NY, 1870]

The Disguised Wolf, 1870. Artist: Adolphe Francois Pannemaker
The Disguised Wolf, 1870. From The Fables of Jean de la Fontaine, by Walter Thornbury. [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London and NY, 1870]

The Countryman and the Serpent, 1870. Artist: Gauchard Brunier
The Countryman and the Serpent, 1870. The Farmer and the Viper. From The Fables of Jean de la Fontaine, by Walter Thornbury. [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London and NY, 1870]

The Wolf Turned Shepherd, 1870. Artist: Antoine Valerie Bertrand
The Wolf Turned Shepherd, 1870. From The Fables of Jean de la Fontaine, by Walter Thornbury. [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London and NY, 1870]

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"Fables de la Fontaine: A Journey Through Time and Artistic Expression" Step into the world of "Fables de la Fontaine, " where tales come to life through various forms of art. From exquisite pottery to intricate furnishing fabrics, these creations transport us back in time, capturing the essence of Jean de La Fontaine's timeless stories. In Plate Montereau, 1800/25 by Creil Pottery, we witness delicate craftsmanship that brings characters from the fables alive on porcelain canvases. The attention to detail is mesmerizing as each scene unfolds before our eyes. Moving forward in time, Fables of La Fontaine Furnishing Fabric from Rouen in c. 1830 by Bapaume et Cocatrix showcases vibrant patterns and colors that adorn living spaces with elegance and sophistication. These fabrics tell their own stories while paying homage to La Fontaine's beloved tales. The Eight Fables of La Fontaine Furnishing Fabric from Munster around 1810 takes us on a visual journey through its enchanting motifs. Each design tells a different story, inviting us to explore the depths of human nature portrayed within these fables. Hartmann et Fils' Fables of Fontaine Furnishing Fabric from France circa 1815 captivates with its graceful illustrations woven intricately into fabric threads. It serves as a reminder that art can transcend mediums and become an integral part of our daily lives. Bringing us closer to modern times, Felix Bracquemond's masterpiece "La Discorde" (1886) captures the essence of conflict depicted in one of La Fontaine's fables. The artist skillfully portrays discord among animals, reminding us how such themes remain relevant throughout history. "L'Homme qui court après la Fortune et celui qui l'attend dans son lit" (1886) depicts contrasting attitudes towards fortune – one chasing after it relentlessly while another awaits its arrival.