Jules Renard, Histoires naturelles, le coq
1909
About this artwork
This illustration by Benjamin Rabier depicts a proud rooster crowing in a rural landscape with a village in the background. It was created for Jules Renard's collection of prose poems, 'Histoires naturelles'.
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Benjamin Rabier was a hugely popular French illustrator, especially known for his anthropomorphic animal characters and clear line style. His work for Jules Renard's 'Histoires naturelles' perfectly captured the wit and charm of the animal poems, solidifying his reputation as a master of animal illustration in early 20th-century France.
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Jules Renard, Histoires naturelles, le coq
Benjamin Rabier, 1909
