The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of September 7, 2026

A grid of twelve vertical black-and-white engravings features central scenes framed by ornate borders of interlaced lines. The top-left panel contains a circular portrait above serif text. Remaining panels depict humans and animals, such as a fox and stork or an ape on a dolphin. Fine hatching and stippling define figures and depth. In the lower-right panel, a rampant lion stands beside a winding banner labeled "The End."

Aesop's Fables

1936

Stephen Gooden

(British, 1892–1955)
England, 20th century
engraving
Gift of Carole W. and Charles B. Rosenblatt 2001.213
Location: Not on view

Did You Know?

Stephen Gooden was also a well-known bookplate designer; one of his designs was for the royal library at Windsor Castle.
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2001.213