Samson Carrying the Gates, from "Dalziels' Bible Gallery" 1881
fredericleighton
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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imaginative character sketch
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cartoon based
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caricature
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cartoon sketch
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personal sketchbook
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manga style
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portrait drawing
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comic style
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cartoon style
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cartoon carciture
This 1881 black and white wood engraving by Frederic Leighton depicts Samson carrying the gates of Gaza, a biblical story of incredible strength. The dramatic composition highlights Samson’s immense power as he struggles to carry the heavy gates with his bare hands. Created for Dalziels' Bible Gallery, this image was designed to illustrate the story of Samson and his superhuman strength, making it a compelling visual representation of this biblical narrative. The print is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection in New York City.
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