"Fable XV: The Philosopher and the Pheasants" 1793 copperplate engraving by William Skelton (1763-1848) after a painting by John Wootton (1686-1765) from "Fables, with the Life of the Author" by John Gay, published by John Stockdale, London. Disambiguation: This is from a famous publication from 1793 of the fables of John Gay (1685-1732). Sheet: 6.25 x 6 inches' Image: 3 x 4 inches