Illustrations to La Fontaine

About this work

This print shows two scenes side by side. On the left, a woman in a long dress sits by a window, holding a child while another child leans on her. Light streams through the curtains. On the right, a woman in a flowing gown stands outside under a tree, gesturing toward a man and children gathered nearby. The artist used fine lines to show fabric folds and facial expressions, making the scenes feel lively despite being black and white. These images come from a series illustrating stories by a famous writer. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.