The childhood of Pantagruel
gustavedore
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gouache
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possibly oil pastel
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handmade artwork painting
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oil painting
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studio composition
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child
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acrylic on canvas
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underpainting
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painting painterly
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painting art
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watercolor
"The Childhood of Pantagruel" is an illustration by the renowned French artist Gustave Doré, known for his dramatic and detailed drawings. The illustration captures the fantastical childhood of the giant, Pantagruel, a character from François Rabelais’s satirical novel, *Gargantua and Pantagruel*. The image portrays a young Pantagruel in a crib, surrounded by numerous animal figures, suggesting a world of playful imagination and whimsical adventure. This illustration embodies the rich storytelling and humor associated with Doré's works.
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