Cacciaguida
gustavedore
photography
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vegetal
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shape in negative space
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natural shape and form
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botanical imagery
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photography
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animal portrait
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carved
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animal drawing portrait
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remaining negative space
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fruit
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natural form
Gustave Doré's illustration "Cacciaguida" depicts a scene from Dante's *Paradiso*, Canto XVI, in which the poet Dante encounters his ancestor Cacciaguida. A central figure, Cacciaguida, appears in the upper section of the composition, while Dante stands below, shrouded in shadow. The setting is a heavenly realm, indicated by the presence of light radiating from above and clouds that surround the characters. Doré's detailed style and dramatic use of light and shadow create a sense of awe and majesty, characteristic of his work that was inspired by the Italian poet, Dante.
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