Broadside with 48 scenes relating to the story of the enchanted lady (Dama encantada) 1855 - 1865
josenoguera
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print, pen
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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page thumbnail
# print
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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horse
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ink colored
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men
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sketchbook drawing
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pen
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
This 19th-century broadside by José Noguera, titled "Historia de la dama encantada" (Story of the Enchanted Lady), features 48 woodcut illustrations that depict scenes from a popular Spanish folk tale. Each scene is numbered and captioned in Spanish, offering a visual narrative of the story. This broadside, a type of printed sheet intended for public display, highlights the enduring power of folklore and the unique artistry of woodcut illustration, creating a captivating visual experience.
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