"Close of Crucifixion" Watercolor Engraving - Original
Artist: Kevin Pawlowski (Texas US, 1968- )
Title: Close of Crucifixion
Medium: Watercolor over antique engraving
Date: 2015-2018
“Close of Crucifixion”, by Kevin Pawlowski, is a watercolor painting over an antique etching by Gustave Doré. The painting is a dramatic and haunting depiction of Christ at the moment of his death on the cross, as the skies opened up with gusts of wind and streaks of lightening frightening away Roman Centurions.
This is a one-of-a-kind work of art. The etching was removed from an antique book, and watercolor was applied over the image. The image area is 7.5” x 9.5”, and page size is 8.5” x 11”. It will look best displayed with mat and frame.
Artist: Kevin Pawlowski (Texas US, 1968- )
Title: Close of Crucifixion
Medium: Watercolor over antique engraving
Date: 2015-2018
“Close of Crucifixion”, by Kevin Pawlowski, is a watercolor painting over an antique etching by Gustave Doré. The painting is a dramatic and haunting depiction of Christ at the moment of his death on the cross, as the skies opened up with gusts of wind and streaks of lightening frightening away Roman Centurions.
This is a one-of-a-kind work of art. The etching was removed from an antique book, and watercolor was applied over the image. The image area is 7.5” x 9.5”, and page size is 8.5” x 11”. It will look best displayed with mat and frame.
Artist: Kevin Pawlowski (Texas US, 1968- )
Title: Close of Crucifixion
Medium: Watercolor over antique engraving
Date: 2015-2018
“Close of Crucifixion”, by Kevin Pawlowski, is a watercolor painting over an antique etching by Gustave Doré. The painting is a dramatic and haunting depiction of Christ at the moment of his death on the cross, as the skies opened up with gusts of wind and streaks of lightening frightening away Roman Centurions.
This is a one-of-a-kind work of art. The etching was removed from an antique book, and watercolor was applied over the image. The image area is 7.5” x 9.5”, and page size is 8.5” x 11”. It will look best displayed with mat and frame.
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Gustave Doré (1832–1883) was a prolific French artist and illustrator acclaimed for his significant contributions to the visual arts during the 19th century. Born in Strasbourg, Doré exhibited prodigious artistic talent from a young age, quickly rising to prominence. Renowned for his detailed and imaginative drawings, Doré's artistic brilliance found expression in collaborations with eminent authors such as Edgar Allan Poe and Charles Dickens. However, he achieved enduring fame through his masterful illustrations for John Milton's epic poem "Paradise Lost." Doré's evocative and meticulously crafted depictions of the celestial and infernal realms in Milton's work added a visual dimension to the profound narrative, solidifying his status as a preeminent illustrator of classic literature and leaving an indelible mark on the world of art.
