'The Wolf and the Mastiff' (aka 'The Dog and the Wolf') fable by Aesop (circa 600BC). A famished wolf meets a well-fed dog and compliments him on his sleek appearance. The dog describes his life of ease and invites the wolf to join him. As they go on their way, the wolf asks why the fur about the dog's neck is worn away. He replies that it is merely caused by the collar he has to wear at home. The wolf then leaves him, declaring that a full belly is a poor price to pay for liberty. Illustration by Ernest Grisnet (1844-1907). See description for more information.
RMID:Image ID:F011XF
Image details
Contributor:
AF Fotografie / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
F011XFFile size:
61.1 MB (3.8 MB Compressed download)Releases:
Model - no | Property - noDo I need a release?Dimensions:
3768 x 5669 px | 31.9 x 48 cm | 12.6 x 18.9 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
1869Location:
London, United KingdomMore information:
This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.
Photograph of illustration from first edition of 'Aesop's Fables: With text based chiefly upon Croxall, La Fontaine, and L'Estrange’ published by Cassell, Petter & Galpin in 1869. Credit: Private Collection/AF Fotografie