La Fontaine's Fables are a collection of moral stories written by the French poet Jean de La Fontaine in the 17th century. He used anthropomorphized animals to convey life and ethics lessons through short, allegorical stories, with a witty style and poetic language that made them classics of literature.

"La Chêne et le Roseau (Le Bestiaire de La Fontaine)" is a lithograph by Salvador Dalí that stands out for its meticulous and detailed technique. In this work, Dalí reinterprets La Fontaine's fable that pits an oak against a reed. The lithographic technique allows the precise representation of the figures and creates a surreal atmosphere characteristic of Dalí's style.

The work is referenced in the Albert Field catalog pages 92-93. No. 75-1 (K).

Original lithograph signed and hand-numbered by Salvador Dalí.