Jules Renard, Histoires naturelles, Le ver luisant
1909
About this artwork
This black and white illustration, depicting a nocturnal landscape with glowing points, is by Benjamin Rabier for Jules Renard's "Histoires naturelles," published in 1909. It visualizes "Le ver luisant" (The Glow-worm).
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Benjamin Rabier, famed for his iconic "La Vache qui Rit" logo, brought a distinctive, charming style to his illustrations for Jules Renard's "Histoires naturelles." This particular image, "Le ver luisant" (The Glow-worm), captures the subtle magic of a nocturnal landscape, emphasizing the wonder of nature through simplified yet evocative forms.
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Jules Renard, Histoires naturelles, Le ver luisant
Benjamin Rabier, 1909