The Monkey and the Cat, illustration for the Fables by Jean de La Fontaine 1621-95, engraved by Louis Le Mire 1736-57

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"The Monkey and the Cat" is an illustration created by Jean-Baptiste Oudry, a French Rococo painter, illustrator, and tapestry designer, for the collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine. The illustration was engraved by Louis Le Mire, a noted French engraver, between 1736 and 1757. This artwork visually represents one of La Fontaine's fables, which was originally published in the late 17th century, specifically between 1621 and 1695. The fable, known for its moral and educational content, tells the story of a monkey who persuades a cat to pull chestnuts from the embers of a fire, promising the cat a share. However, as the cat scoops them one by one, burning its paws in the process, the monkey eats them all, leaving none for the cat. This illustration by Oudry is significant as it captures the cunning of the monkey and the innocence of the cat, effectively conveying the fable's moral about the dangers of being manipulated for the benefit of others. Oudry's work for La Fontaine's Fables is highly regarded for its detailed and expressive portrayal of animals, which adds depth to the fables' simple yet profound narratives.

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