The Snake and the File, The Fox and the Crow 1908
waltercrane
drawing, ink, pen
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drawing
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comic strip sketch
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art-nouveau
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narrative-art
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comic strip
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mechanical pen drawing
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pen illustration
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old engraving style
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figuration
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ink line art
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personal sketchbook
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ink
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pen-ink sketch
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line
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pen work
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symbolism
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pen
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storyboard and sketchbook work
"The Snake and the File, The Fox and the Crow" is an illustrated fable created by Walter Crane in 1908. This artwork presents two moral stories, each framed with a decorative border and accompanied by a rhyming verse. The left panel depicts a snake trying to swallow a file, representing the futility of trying to accomplish something beyond one's capabilities. The right panel depicts a fox tricking a crow into dropping a piece of cheese by praising her voice, highlighting the dangers of flattery. Crane’s work is known for its charming illustrations, often featuring whimsical animal characters and decorative elements.
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