Caption

The Death of Grazyna, illustration for 'Grazyna' by Adam Mickiewicz. Rymwid finds the dying Grazyna (lines 971–976). Niewiarowicz, Wladyslaw (1815–1891), draughtsman; Hoffman, Karol (1798–1875). A drawing printed on a block covered with primer, further developed in pen, ink, pencil, and highlights added with white gouache; the block is ready for cutting. Before 1851, Paris. Woodcut block; height 11.4 cm, width 14.8 cm, thickness 2.3 cm.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_244

License type

Rights managed

Available size

48.9Mb (1.7Mb) / 20.0in x 9.5in / 6000 x 2850 (300dpi)

Keywords

Death Grazyna illustration Adam Mickiewicz Rymwid finds dying Grazyna lines 971–976 Niewiarowicz Wladyslaw 1815–1891 draughtsman Hoffman Karol 1798–1875 drawing printed block covered primer further developed pen ink pencil highlights added white gouache block ready cutting 1851 Paris Woodcut block height 11.4 cm width 14.8 cm thickness 2.3 cm roughly rectangular wooden block worn textured sides marbled top surface rests smooth reflective surface wood brown tan tones darker knots weathered grain top swirled patterns shades gray white muted black background surface uniform medium gray.