Plate One from Misery 1851

Charles Rambert's 1851 print *Plate One from Misery* depicts a scene from the Bible, likely the story of Adam and Eve. The image shows a man and woman standing in a garden setting, both with their eyes closed. The man's arm is raised high, while the woman rests her head on his shoulder. The image is rendered in black and white with a distinct graphic style. This work is an example of a *print*, a form of art where an image is transferred from one surface to another, often using a printing press. *Plate One from Misery* is housed in The Art Institute of Chicago.