Caption

Leading the prisoners, illustration to 'Konrad Wallenrod' by Adam Mickiewicz. Draughtsman: Wladyslaw Niewiarowicz (1815–1891). Illustration titled 'Wajdelota's Novel — Leading prisoners,' to the lines: 'Where the Lithuanians were returning from, they were returning from a night excursion,' (lines 255–259). Three mounted warriors (two shown in profile, one seen from the back) are leading prisoners with their hands tied behind them, who walk between the horses. Before 1851, Paris. Woodcut block; height 15.2 cm, width 13.2 cm, thickness 2.3 cm.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_234

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Rights managed

Available size

48.9Mb (3.7Mb) / 20.0in x 9.5in / 6000 x 2850 (300dpi)

Keywords

Leading prisoners illustration Konrad Wallenrod Adam Mickiewicz Draughtsman Wladyslaw Niewiarowicz 1815–1891 Illustration titled Wajdelota's Novel Leading prisoners lines Lithuanians returning night excursion lines 255–259 Three mounted warriors two shown profile back leading prisoners hands tied them walk horses 1851 Paris Woodcut block height 15.2 cm width 13.2 cm thickness 2.3 cm worn rectangular block rests reflective surface showing top faded smudged markings edges rounded uneven block's sides display textured layered appearance peeling rough patches several small spots darker red color sides visible colors include tan beige block gray top surface markings darker brown areas red spots muted gray background reflection beneath block.