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Faust

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (author) and Eugène Delacroix

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene set in a stone-walled chamber. A group of figures surrounds another who is seated and restrained by ropes. The seated figure has a dramatic posture and expression. The group around them appears engaged in discussion or pointing towards the central figure. There is a play of light and shadow from a fire at the bottom, casting dramatic shadows. The background textures emphasize the intense atmosphere of the setting.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1828
Medium
1 vol: ill: 18 lithographs
Dimensions
849 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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