Title

Fable of La Fontaine 'The Bear and the Two Companions'

Caption

Fable of La Fontaine 'The Bear and the Two Companions' (in French 'L'Ours et les deux compagnons').

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_467

License type

Rights managed

Available size

195.5Mb (21.1Mb) / 24.1in x 31.5in / 7231 x 9449 (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 Bear Men Hunter Travel Adventure Friendship Betrayal Distrust Danger Forest Encounter Bargaining Survival Conflict Self-interest Selfishness Deception Morality Weakness Weak Rifle