Title

Fable of La Fontaine 'The Lion and the Rat'

Caption

Fable of La Fontaine 'The Lion and the Rat' (in French 'Le Lion et le Rat').

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

PTR26A01_199

License type

Rights managed

Available size

126.4Mb (5.8Mb) / 29.5in x 16.6in / 8858 x 4988 (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 Grasses Lion Rat Vegetation Rest Mouse Net String Trap Hunter Gratitude Generosity Pity Rescue Mutual aid Solidarity Patience Gnawing Liberty King Weak Strong Small Large Clemency Courage Friendship Recognition Good deed Moral Forest Sleeper Sleep