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Illustration for Bluebeard by Charles Perrault (1628-1703) 1893 (engraving)
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Illustration for Bluebeard by Charles Perrault (1628-1703) 1893 (engraving)
PER190841 Illustration for Bluebeard by Charles Perrault (1628-1703) 1893 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection
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This engraving, titled "Illustration for Bluebeard by Charles Perrault" transports us into the haunting world of one of literature's most chilling fairy tales. Created in 1893 by Gustave Dore, this print captures the essence of Charles Perrault's timeless story. The image depicts a female figure standing before a closed door, clutching a set of keys tightly in her hand. Her sad and admonishing expression reveals the weight of her emotions as she confronts the malevolent secrets hidden behind that door. The woman represents Bluebeard's wife, who discovers his gruesome secret: a room filled with the bodies of his previous wives. Dore masterfully conveys fear and anguish through his intricate engravings. The wife's downcast eyes and melancholic posture evoke an overwhelming sense of sadness and anxiety. Every stroke seems to emphasize her feeling of being trapped in this nightmarish situation. Bluebeard himself is absent from the scene but symbolically represented by his infamous blue beard hanging on the wall nearby. This detail serves as a constant reminder of his cruelty and adds to the overall atmosphere of unease. Through this powerful illustration, Dore brings Perrault's cautionary tale to life, reminding us that curiosity can lead to unimaginable consequences. It serves as a visual testament to both our fascination with dark stories and our innate desire for happy endings – even when they seem unattainable within such tales steeped in unhappiness and melancholia.
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