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Théophile-Narcisse ChauvelLa Grenouille et le Bœuf - Etching by Théophile-Narcisse Chauvel - 18631863
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About the Item
Etching on laid paper
Signed in plate lower left: Th. Chauvel
Published by Cadart
Luquet, Éditeurs, 79 Rue Richelieu, Paris
With the blindstamp of the Société des Aquafortistes, lower margin
In this refined etching, La Grenouille et le Bœuf, Théophile-Narcisse Chauvel translates one of La Fontaine’s most enduring fables into a poetic rural scene. The landscape dominates: an expansive countryside where a solitary ox drinks at the edge of a stream beneath a canopy of tall, wind-swept trees. The titular frog—though scarcely visible—lurks in the foreground, a modest detail that underscores the moral lesson of vanity and proportion central to the fable.
Chauvel’s technique is remarkable for its precision and tonal subtlety. Using a network of fine, rhythmic lines, he builds a natural harmony of earth, water, and foliage, rendering the scene both faithful and idealized. The etching balances narrative illustration and independent landscape art, revealing Chauvel’s dual skill as a draftsman and interpreter of nature.
Excellent impression on laid paper with full margins. Minor surface tone and faint foxing to the sheet; the image crisp and beautifully printed.
Théophile-Narcisse Chauvel was among the foremost landscape etchers of 19th-century France, closely linked to the Barbizon School and associated with artists such as Corot and Daubigny. A member of the Société des Aquafortistes, Chauvel brought painterly sensibility to the etching medium, elevating it beyond reproduction to a poetic art form. His illustrations after La Fontaine’s fables—of which La Grenouille et le Bœuf is a standout example—demonstrate his ability to merge narrative grace with the luminous realism of French naturalism.
- Creator:Théophile-Narcisse Chauvel
- Creation Year:1863
- Dimensions:Height: 21.66 in (55 cm)Width: 14.18 in (36 cm)Depth: 0.08 in (2 mm)
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- Condition:Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
- Gallery Location:Roma, IT
- Reference Number:Seller: T-1581541stDibs: LU650317321552
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