The artwork titled “The Hare and the Frogs” is an engraving created by Gustave Doré around 1868, belonging to the Romanticism art movement. It is an illustration from “The Fables” series and is currently held in a private collection.
The engraving depicts a hare in a serene, dense marshland setting, surrounded by lush vegetation including tall reeds and various plants. The hare, positioned centrally and looking alertly ahead, appears amid the reeds, conveying a sense of cautiousness or contemplation. Below the hare, in the foreground, a number of frogs are depicted in various states of motion and expression, some leaping into the water while others appear to be startled. The intricate lines and detailed textures hallmark Doré’s craftsmanship, emphasizing the delicate interplay between the animals and their natural habitat. The scene brims with life and movement, driven by the dynamic postures of the frogs, in contrast to the hare’s poised stillness.
