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Illustrations from Books

1793  Four large heavy cardboard boards, each with six illustrations identified as from 1793.  Each signed  “H. Numan.”  €35 each in Antwerp, June, ’22.

Fascinating presentations of fables, some of which I can recognize.  I have not been able to identify the likely publication from which I presume that these were taken.

Sample board:

Individual works:

Lion and Ass Hunting Together

From the life of Aesop?

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Aesop Supports Unbending the Bow

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Thief and Watchdog

Eagle, Cat, and Sow

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Bitch and Litter

Fox and Mask

 

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Tortoise and Eagle

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Dogs, Lambs, and Wolves?

 

Vultures and Pigeons

Dogs Drinking Up the River to Get the Skin

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