Edmond Dantes immediately after his escape from the Château d'If in February 1829 1846

"Edmond Dantes immediately after his escape from the Château d'If in February 1829" is a lithograph by Paul Gavarni from 1846. The artwork depicts the protagonist of Alexandre Dumas' novel "The Count of Monte Cristo," Edmond Dantes, in a dramatic pose after escaping from prison. Dantes is shown sitting on a rock, his body tense and his eyes filled with a mixture of determination and fear. The scene is evocative of the novel's themes of injustice, revenge, and the power of human resilience. Gavarni's use of shading and detail creates a sense of depth and realism, capturing the dramatic intensity of the moment. The artwork is a powerful example of Gavarni's ability to capture the emotions and stories of his subjects through the medium of lithography.