Description: Le Rat qui s'est Retire du Monde Fables Choisies, mises en vers.... The work was edited by C. P. de Monthenault d'Egly and published in Paris by Chez Desaing & Saillant and Durand between 1755 and 1759. The engravings were by Cochin, Tardieu, Prevost, Chedel, Lempereur and others after the original artwork of Jean-Baptiste Oudry. Oudrey drew sketches based on the fables of La Fontaine beginning in 1729. The publisher describes in the preface how Oudry composed the drawings "for his own pleasure, and in those chosen moments of imagination when an Artist grasps the idea of his subject and gives free reign to his genius" (Ray's translation). "One of the most ambitious and successful of all illustrated books" (Ray). La Fontaine would become a prominent author in the French canon. He collected and adapted near 240 fables from Aesop, Phaedrus, as well as Eastern, Oriental, and Continental fables. Guarantee: This print is an original antique print and not a modern reproduction. I guarantee this print to be authentic. Due to its age, some imperfections can be expected. Please view the detailed photo(s) below carefully. General Information: Invoices will be sent through eBay's checkout system within 24 hours of the auction ending. Shipping is via USPS and all shipments are insured. If other arrangements need to be made, please contact me. Author: Jean de La Fontaine; Jean-Bapitiste Oudrey Work: Fables Choisies, mises en vers par… La Fontaine Date: 1755-1759 Print Style: Engraving Paper Size: ~ 11 1/4" by 16 1/4" Paper Type: Chain Lined Special Features: Detailed Black & White Engraving Original Descriptive Text: Not Available Condition:The work is in excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. To view all our listings, please follow this link or the links below: Trillium Rare Prints
Price: 135 USD
Location: Franklin, Tennessee
End Time: 2025-01-04T21:24:46.000Z
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Age: 1755-1759
Primary Material: Paper
Brand: Jean de La Fontaine; Jean-Bapitiste Oudrey
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Origin: France
