The Fable of the Miller, His Son, and the Donkey

Artist: Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier
Artwork: The Fable of the Miller, His Son, and the Donkey
Description: Painted in 1854, this oil on panel painting depicts a scene from Aesop’s fable of the same name. In the story, a miller, his son, and their donkey set off to sell their wares at market. They argue about who should ride the donkey, and in the end, no one does, and they all have to walk. Meissonier’s painting captures the moment when the three are deciding who will ride the donkey.
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