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Théophile-Narcisse Chauvel
La Grenouille et le Bœuf - Etching by Théophile-Narcisse Chauvel - 1863

1863

$356.60
£267.39
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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)
  • Medium:
    Etching
  • Movement & Style:
    Modern
  • Period:
    1860-1869
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • 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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