La Sauterelle (The Grasshopper)
1909
About this artwork
This ink and wash illustration depicts a grasshopper, likely from Benjamin Rabier's work for Jules Renard's 'Histoires naturelles', a collection of prose poems about animals, published in 1909.
Did you know?
Jules Renard's "Histoires naturelles" (1894) is a beloved collection of short prose poems that humorously anthropomorphize animals. Benjamin Rabier, famous for his iconic cartoon animals, including the 'Laughing Cow' logo, was a perfect match to illustrate Renard's charming observations. This whimsical depiction of a grasshopper captures the spirit of the book, blending natural history with a touch of lighthearted fantasy through Rabier's distinctive, simplified style.
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La Sauterelle (The Grasshopper)
Benjamin Rabier, 1909
