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The Lion and the Butt Hunting - The Lion and the Asset Hunting (Recueil 1, Book 2, fable 19) - engraving from "A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine"Illustrated by Percy J. Billinghurst (1871-1933) - 1899
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The Lion and the Butt Hunting - The Lion and the Asset Hunting (Recueil 1, Book 2, fable 19) - engraving from "A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine"Illustrated by Percy J. Billinghurst (1871-1933) - 1899
XEE4161903 The Lion and the Butt Hunting - The Lion and the Asset Hunting (Recueil 1, Book 2, fable 19) - engraving from " A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine" Illustrated by Percy J. Billinghurst (1871-1933) - 1899 - by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lion and the Butt Hunting - The Lion and the Asset Hunting (Recueil 1, Book 2, fable 19) - engraving from " A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine" Illustrated by Percy J. Billinghurst (1871-1933) - 1899 -); Stefano Bianchetti
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This engraving, titled "The Lion and the Butt Hunting - The Lion and the Asset Hunting" is a stunning piece of art from the collection "A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine" illustrated by Percy J. Billinghurst in 1899. The artwork depicts a scene from one of Jean de La Fontaine's famous fables, showcasing his mastery in storytelling. In this particular fable, we witness a powerful lion on the hunt for prey. With its majestic mane and fierce gaze, the lion represents strength and dominance. However, it is not hunting an ordinary animal but rather a humble donkey or butt as described in French literature. The contrast between these two characters highlights an important moral lesson conveyed through La Fontaine's poetry. Despite its regal appearance, the lion fails to recognize that appearances can be deceiving. It underestimates the wit and resourcefulness of the seemingly insignificant donkey who cleverly outsmarts its predator. Through this enchanting engraving, artist Percy J. Billinghurst captures both the intensity of nature's cycle and human folly beautifully intertwined within La Fontaine's words. The intricate details bring life to each stroke while maintaining a sense of timelessness. As viewers admire this masterpiece, they are reminded to look beyond surface-level judgments and appreciate intelligence wherever it may be found – even in unexpected places like a simple donkey evading capture by a mighty king of beasts.
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