The Gardener And His Master. Fable Lxiv
This famousengraving for the fable TheGardener and His Master was originally drawnby Jean-BaptisteOudry and engraved by Martin Marvie for the renowned edition of Selected Fables by Jean de La Fontaine.
The Subject of the Fable
Agardener complains to the lord of his village that ahare is ravaging his modest plot of land. Thelord comes to hunt the animal with great fanfare anda large party. The remedy turns out to be far worse than the problem: the hunt tramples and destroys the garden more than the hare ever could have.
Moral : We must not let a powerful person take on our affairs to protect us, at the risk of losingeven more.
The Subject of the Fable
Agardener complains to the lord of his village that ahare is ravaging his modest plot of land. Thelord comes to hunt the animal with great fanfare anda large party. The remedy turns out to be far worse than the problem: the hunt tramples and destroys the garden more than the hare ever could have.
Moral : We must not let a powerful person take on our affairs to protect us, at the risk of losingeven more.
Good condition
Frame dimensions: 54.5 x 44 cm.
Engraving dimensions: 50 x 40 cm.
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250 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Paper
Width: 44
Height: 54,5
Depth: 2
Reference (ID): 1811813
Availability: In stock
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