Broadside with 48 scenes depicting the story of the Dwarf Barrabás by Antonio Bosch

Broadside with 48 scenes depicting the story of the Dwarf Barrabás 1855 - 1875

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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

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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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