“Aesop Narrates his Fables to the Handmaids of Xanthus"

Title

“Aesop Narrates his Fables to the Handmaids of Xanthus"

Description

1901? Recasting of Roberto Fontana (Italian, 1844-1907), “Aesop Narrates his Fables to the Handmaids of Xanthus,” 1876; engraved by G. Gallieni.

This is actually quite an interesting piece, first of all because it is not faithful to Fontana’s original. I am creating a second page on this piece so that people can compare other versions of the piece. A second fascination for me is the question where this appeared. Perhaps something like the Book of Knowledge or a similar encyclopedic work? Click here to see our version and several versions online. The original seems to have been composed in 1876 and then published as part of the "Exposition Universelle de 1878" by Gebbie and Barrie. Gravure by Goupil Companie.

Date

1901?

Subject

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