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PICTURE OF THE DAY: SHEEP


From the gallery MIVERSIUM / Michael

Are there famous graphics of sheep?

Yes, there is a very famous graphic of sheep, and it is "The Great Leap Forward" by the French artist and writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The graphic shows a herd of sheep, with one of them determinedly leaping over the abyss, followed by the other sheep. It is a metaphorical representation of courage and determination and is often mentioned in connection with Saint-Exupéry's famous book "The Little Prince," as he was both the author and illustrator of the book. The graphic has also been featured on postage stamps and coins in France.



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