Death of Frederick I of Germany
gustavedore
photography
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ink stage
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night
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tree
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natural shape and form
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mother nature
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death
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war
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b w
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photography
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rock
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famous-people
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sculpting
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black and white
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repetition of black colour
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animal portrait
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carved
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natural form
"Death of Frederick I of Germany", a dramatic black and white wood engraving by Gustave Doré, depicts the death of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I, also known as Barbarossa, during the Third Crusade. Doré's powerful and detailed style is evident in the depiction of the fallen soldiers and the distant view of the city. The image captures the tragedy of the Emperor's drowning during the Crusade and his subsequent burial in Jerusalem. This artwork is an example of Doré's characteristic use of dramatic composition and storytelling, often employed in his illustrations for literary works like "Paradise Lost".
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