Title

Fable of La Fontaine 'The Wolves and the Sheep'

Caption

Fable of La Fontaine 'The Wolves and the Sheep' (in French 'Les Loups et les brebis').



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_395

License type

Rights managed

Available size

620.4Mb (47.1Mb) / 44.6in x 54.0in / 13392 x 16191 (300dpi)

Keywords

17th century 19th century Illustration Engraving Drawing Gustave Doré Fables Jean de La Fontaine French literature Poetry France French Allegory Literary illustration Animals Animal Wolf Sheep Flock Shepherd Guard dog Protection Predator Predation Deception Cunning Diplomacy Negotiation Treaty Alliance Peace Trust Betrayal Manipulation Abandonment Vulnerability Massacre Devour Danger Distrust Naivety Balance of power Power Domination Night Shelter Invasion Attack Attacking Moon