Designs for Plates Taken from Oudry's Illustrations to La Fontaine's Fables 1755 - 1790

This is a design for plates by Jean-Baptiste Oudry, a French painter and draftsman best known for his animal paintings. The artwork features a collection of scenes from the fables of Jean de La Fontaine, illustrated by Oudry in the mid-18th century. The design is comprised of multiple smaller vignettes, each depicting a different scene from the fables, showcasing Oudry's talent for depicting nature and animals in a charming and captivating way. These designs demonstrate the continued interest in classic literature and the use of illustrative prints for decorative purposes in the 18th century.