The Empyrean by Gustave Dore

The Empyrean 

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photography

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vegetal

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ink stage

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tree

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repetition of black

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natural shape and form

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palm tree

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photography

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dark black outline

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repetition of black colour

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carved

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natural form

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intricate and detailed

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monochrome

"The Empyrean" is a wood-engraving by the celebrated French artist Gustave Doré. It is a dramatic and highly detailed depiction of a heavenly realm, likely inspired by Dante's _Paradise_, as evidenced by the text at the bottom. Doré's signature style of dense, meticulous linework is evident throughout the work, bringing to life a multitude of angels surrounding a bright, central light. It is a stark and powerful image, capturing the awe and wonder of the divine.

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