Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 31 x 46 cm. The image size is ca. 21.5 x 29 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 12.2 x 18.1 inch. The image size is ca. 8.5 x 11.4 inch.
Fable CXXVII.: 'Le Rat qui s'est retire du Monde.' (The Rat that has withdrawn from the World.) On this plate: Rats. This plate comes with the accompanying pages(s) with Fable text. This attractive original old antique print / plate originates from the most attractive large paper edition of: 'Fables Choisies ...', by Jean de la Fontaine, published in Paris by Desaint & Saillant et Durand, De l'Imprimerie de Charles-Antoine Jombert, 1755-1759. It is considered as one of the highlights of all illustrated books. Referred to as the 'Oudry Edition', with 275 engraved plates after Jean-Baptiste Oudry by Cochin, Tardieu, Pré.vost, Chedel, Lempereur, and others.Artists and Engravers: Author: Jean de la Fontaine. Artist: Jean-Baptiste Oudry (1685-1755). The engraver of this print is J. Riland.
Condition: Excellent. General age related toning and occasional light staining and shop soiling as visible on image. Some remains of binding in left margin.
Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-FABLE-RATS-LA FONTAINE
(PCO) B30-03
