Caption

Walter tells his story to Aldona, illustration to 'Konrad Wallenrod' by Adam Mickiewicz; illustrator Wladyslaw Niewiarowicz (1815–1891). Illustration for the lines: 'Everything Walter said, a maiden catches with her ear' ('Wajdelota's novel, lines 1011–1020). Scene: inside, by the fireplace, four girls sit at spinning wheels, Walter stands behind Aldona's armchair. Before 1851, Paris; woodcut block; height 12.1 cm, width 12.3 cm, thickness 2.1 cm.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A74_236

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

Keywords

Walter tells story Aldona illustration Konrad Wallenrod Adam Mickiewicz illustrator Wladyslaw Niewiarowicz 1815–1891 Illustration lines Everything Walter said maiden catches ear Wajdelota's novel lines 1011–1020 Scene inside fireplace four girls sit spinning wheels Walter stands Aldona's armchair 1851 Paris woodcut block height 12.1 cm width 12.3 cm thickness 2.1 cm rectangular block worn rough edges rests smooth reflective surface showing top darker textured sides block's sides warm brown lighter scuffs patches small darker spots shallow notch side top surface swirling mottled patterns shades gray darker charcoal subtle lighter highlights background surface cool gray creating muted contrast brown gray tones block.