Title

Fable of La Fontaine 'The Wolf and the Dog'

Caption

Fable of La Fontaine 'The Wolf and the Dog' (in French 'Le Loup et le Chien').

Engraving 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_396

License type

Rights managed

Available size

114.2Mb (5.8Mb) / 29.5in x 15.0in / 8858 x 4505 (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 Dog Animal Encounter Dialogue Comparison Freedom Independence Servitude Slavery Domesticity Loyalty Guardian Guard Collar Chain Leash Master Ownership Comfort Abundance Food Hunger Poverty Wealth Life choice Autonomy Submission Dignity Social status Philosophy Men Beggar Guard