Reynard the Fox Profusely Illustrated

Abstract

I have tried to put a few representative versions of Reynard in the collection. This well-worn canvas-bound book represents a popular children's format nicely. It contains serious text and copious illustration. The illustrations are on almost every page of the first thirteen, then on about every second page, and then about every third page. The psychology behind this picture-placement would be interesting to discuss! One of the illustrators is Ernst Griset; sometimes one can make out his name or initials. Several other illustration styles are present. The cover shows a fine colored illustration of Reynard in a monk's garb speaking with a sword-bearing rooster in the presence of several hens. On the back cover is a simple line-drawing in green of a girl reading a book.