Caption

The Death of Grazyna, illustration for 'Grazyna' by Adam Mickiewicz. Niewiarowicz, Wladyslaw (1815-1891), draughtsman; Hoffman, Karol (1798-1875); Mickiewicz, Adam (1798-1855). Grazyna, uncut blocks; book illustration; Mickiewicz, Adam (1798-1855) — illustration, death of the hero. Illustration for 'Grazyna' by Adam Mickiewicz. Rymwid finds the dying Grazyna (lines 971–976). A drawing was printed on a block covered with primer, then further developed in pen, ink, pencil, with highlights added in 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_245

License type

Rights managed

Available size

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

Keywords

Death Grazyna illustration Adam Mickiewicz Niewiarowicz Wladyslaw 1815-1891 draughtsman Hoffman Karol 1798-1875 Mickiewicz Adam 1798-1855 uncut blocks book illustration death hero Illustration Rymwid finds dying Grazyna lines 971–976 drawing was 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 rectangular slab wood rounded corners rests reflective surface showing weathered top visible grain patterns rings rough textured sides knots irregularities colors visible include shades brown tan beige gray muted bluish-gray background reflection.