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Extra Fox and Grapes, 1960
Item — Box: CFC Fables Cards Box 1
Identifier: CFC2021.0085.1
Abstract
Strong, colorful presentations of the fables. The picture side includes the large illustration and a title beneath. The verso contains the title again, the text of the fable, La Fontaine's name, and the "Editions Educatives: Paris" logo. I enjoy the expression on the face of the bumpkin fisherman (note the striped stockings) as he hauls in his little fish. Also well portrayed is the greed of the man in GGE. The illustrator represents the notion of "belling the cat" physically by having the...
Dates:
1960
Maggie Salzedo Ricqles- Five Extras, 1925
Item — Box: CFC Postcards Box 1
Identifier: CFC2021.0089.1-5
Abstract
The cards have a consistent pattern: an art deco scene in soft pastels covers 85% of the card and includes an open scroll showing the title. Somewhere in the image is an artist's mark in block letters "Maggie Salzedo." Beneath the image is a segment of the fable consisting of two or three verses. Underneath it all is "Ed. Bernard, Paris." The milk-carrier in MM seems so graceful that it is hard to believe that she would spill her milk! The effect of the art is in many cases simply striking,...
Dates:
1925
Mauzan Voleurs Ane, 1920
Item — Box: CFC Postcards Box 1
Identifier: CFC2021.0006.4
Abstract
The shift to children may not be entirely successful here. The scene thus loses most of its serious bearing. Exploiting each possible element of the scene leads to having the ass fight against the lead of the third thief.
Dates:
1920
Semaine Nationale - Five Extras, 1965
Item — Box: CFC Postcards Box 1
Identifier: CFC2021.0090.1-5
Abstract
"Les deux taureaux et la grenouille," FC (with a less well printed extra), FS, MSA, TH, TT, and WL. Only FC, MSA, and WL have a clean back. MSA and "Les deux taureaux" seem to have been printed on thicker cardboard stock, and MSA has turned darker over time. My favorites are MSA and FS. In the former the donkey is curled up as though on a litter. In the latter an insect looks on at the chagrined fox. Very nice color combinations! Bertrand seems to indicate that we now have the full set. ...
Dates:
1965
The Dog and the Wolf Extra, 1950
Item — Box: CFC Postcards Box 1
Identifier: CFC2021.0087.1
Abstract
The artist brings together red, green, and black effectively in these lively cards. Among the strongest are "Wolf and Horse" (#7), "Bear and Gardener" (#17), and OF (#19). The colors are unfortunately poorly aligned on "Heron" (#14). Now to find the other six (?) cards!
Dates:
1950
The Fox and the Crow, 1920
Item — Box: CFC Postcards Box 1
Identifier: CFC2021.0006.5
Abstract
The fox gains in power by being dressed, and nattily at that. The crow is just his natural self. The script and characterization seem typical for Mauzan.
Dates:
1920