Title

Fable of La Fontaine 'The Fox and the Grapes'

Caption

Fable of La Fontaine 'The Fox and the Grapes' (in French 'Le renard et les raisins').



Full-page plate by Gustave Doré published in the book *Fables de La Fontaine*, published by Librairie Hachette et Cie in 1890.

Date

1890

Credit line

Photo12/Pierre Pitrou

Reference

PTR26A00_391

License type

Rights managed

Available size

191.7Mb (23.2Mb) / 24.0in x 31.0in / 7210 x 9294 (300dpi)

Keywords

17th century 19th century Illustration Engraving Drawing Gustave Doré Fables Jean de La Fontaine French literature Poetry France French Allegory Literary illustration Desire Lust Temptation Failure Frustration Disappointment Resignation Rationalisation Contempt Pride Vanity Consolation Men Gascons Clothing Bourgeoisie Jealousy Jealous