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L Amour et la Folie - Love and Madness - from Fables
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L Amour et la Folie - Love and Madness - from Fables
XEE4155983 L Amour et la Folie - Love and Madness - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engraving after Gustave Dore (1832-83) - Private collection by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Amour et la Folie - Love and Madness - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engraving after Gustave Dore (1832-83) - Private collection); Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright
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© Stefano Bianchetti / Bridgeman Images
Cupid Eros Fables Imaginary Character John Of 1621 1695 Lafontaine Artwork Madness Moral Naked Woman Mythological Character
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This print titled "L'Amour et la Folie - Love and Madness - from Fables" transports us into a world of enchantment and intrigue. The image, an engraving after Gustave Dore, showcases the artistic brilliance of Jean de La Fontaine's fables. In this mesmerizing scene, we witness a garden filled with symbolism and mythological characters. A young girl stands at the center, her naked body representing vulnerability and innocence. Beside her is an angelic figure, perhaps Cupid or Eros himself, embodying love's ethereal nature. The presence of madness is depicted through another character in the form of a woman. Her disheveled appearance suggests chaos and irrationality intertwining with love's intoxicating power. This juxtaposition between love and madness invites contemplation on the complexity of human emotions. As we delve deeper into this artwork inspired by French literature, it becomes evident that it carries moral undertones characteristic of La Fontaine's fables. Through his masterful storytelling techniques, he encourages reflection on our own desires and actions. Stefano Bianchetti skillfully captures the essence of this profound piece through his photography expertise. With every detail meticulously preserved in this print from Fine Art Finder, viewers are transported to a realm where imagination meets reality – where love entwines with madness in an eternal dance that defines our very existence.
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