Lithograph from Baron Taylor's "Voyages Pittoresques" by Godefroy Engelmann

Lithograph from Baron Taylor's "Voyages Pittoresques" 1820 - 1878

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drawing, lithograph, print

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drawing

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narrative-art

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lithograph

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print

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landscape

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figuration

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romanticism

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history-painting

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sublime

This lithograph, created by Godefroy Engelmann between 1820 and 1878, is a powerful depiction of a woman collapsed on a rocky cliff overlooking a turbulent sea. Engelmann's detailed rendering of the scene evokes the drama of the moment, with the woman's outstretched arms and the surging waves emphasizing the feeling of vulnerability and helplessness. This artwork, part of Baron Taylor’s "Voyages Pittoresques", captures the essence of Romantic imagery, showcasing the beauty and power of nature, as well as human emotion.

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