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La Fontaines Fables - Vultures and the Pigeons
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La Fontaines Fables - Vultures and the Pigeons
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Vultures and the Pigeons
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Aggression Allegory Painting Bird Of Prey Fairy Tale Fantasy Flock Of Birds Fountain Group Of Animals Gustave Gustave Dore Jean De La Fontaine Large Group Of Animals Literature Living Organism Nostalgia Old World Vulture Past Pigeon Retro Revival Styles The Natural World Vertebrate Image Created 19th Century New World Vulture Obsolete Victorian Style
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This vintage engraving from La Fontaine's Fables, illustrated by Gustave Dore, captures the essence of 19th-century art and craft. The print titled "Vultures and the Pigeons" showcases a captivating allegory painting that explores themes of aggression and animal hierarchy. In this black and white engraved image, we witness a flock of birds gathered around a majestic fountain, symbolizing the natural world. Gustave Dore's intricate woodcut technique brings to life Jean de la Fontaine's timeless fairy tale with remarkable detail. The composition portrays both old world vultures and pigeons coexisting in an obsolete past where large groups of animals ruled their domains. This Victorian-style artwork evokes nostalgia for a time when wildlife thrived freely. The print invites us into a fantasy realm where living organisms take center stage as characters in literature come alive on paper. It serves as a reminder of the rich history behind storytelling through visual arts. As we admire this retro revival piece, we are transported back to an era when art was meticulously crafted by hand, showcasing the skillful mastery of artists like Gustave Dore. This antique print is not only aesthetically pleasing but also offers us an opportunity to appreciate nature's beauty while reflecting on our place within it.
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