Caption

The caretaker and the lion, illustration to 'Konrad Wallenrod' by Adam Mickiewicz. Niewiarowicz, Wladyslaw (1815–1891), draughtsman; Hoffman, Karol (1798–1875). Konrad Wallenrod, Knight and Lion, illustration to 'Konrad Wallenrod,' lines 'Obiór' 120–134. A symbolic scene illustrating Wajdelota's influence on Konrad. Woodcut block, before 1851, Paris; woodcut block height 11.8 cm, width 9.9 cm, thickness 2 cm. Signatures below the woodcut: left 'JT PODLUG KH,' right 'VC.'

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A33_336

License type

Rights managed

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87.7Mb (13.9Mb) / 17.0in x 20.0in / 5111 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

caretaker lion illustration Konrad Wallenrod Adam Mickiewicz Niewiarowicz Wladyslaw 1815–1891 draughtsman Hoffman Karol 1798–1875 Knight Lion lines Obiór 120–134 symbolic scene illustrating Wajdelota's influence Konrad Woodcut block 1851 Paris woodcut block height 11.8 cm width 9.9 cm thickness 2 cm Signatures woodcut left Jt Podlug Kh right Vc worn rectangular wooden surface beveled corners showing circular sanding marks scratches scuffs wood tones range light tan medium brown darker brown areas small faded spots several ink pencil markings smudges visible across surface round dark stamp- mark near center small round stain edge thin crack runs side texture looks aged slightly uneven.