Broadside with 48 scenes depicting the story of the Dwarf Barrabás 1855 - 1875
antoniobosch
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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boat
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comic strip sketch
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aged paper
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fish
# print
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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sketchwork
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horse
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men
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
This broadside, created by Spanish artist Antonio Bosch between 1855 and 1875, features 48 scenes depicting the story of the dwarf Barrabás. The woodcut illustrations are arranged in a grid format, each scene numbered and with a short Spanish caption. The artwork, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a fascinating example of popular printmaking, capturing the imagination of the public with its story of a dwarf's adventures. It's a unique visual narrative, showcasing the richness and complexity of Spanish folk culture.
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