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Various Subjects Drawn from Life and on Stone: Entrance to Adelphi Wharf

1821

Théodore Géricault

(French, 1791–1824)
Culture
France, 19th century
Medium
lithograph
Measurements
Sheet: 38 x 56 cm (14 15/16 x 22 1/16 in.); Image: 25.2 x 30.9 cm (9 15/16 x 12 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of The Print Club of Cleveland 1990.51
Catalogue raisonné
Delteil vol.18, no. 40
State
II/II
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
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Description

Gericault produced a wonderful set of lithographs on a visit to London in 1820–21. Entrance to Adelphi Wharf exploits the inherent ability of lithography to produce opaque blacks and an unlimited range of grays.

Various Subjects Drawn from Life and on Stone: Entrance to Adelphi Wharf

1821

Théodore Géricault

(French, 1791–1824)
France, 19th century

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