The Monkey and The Dolphin | Gustave Doré | 1867 20th Century almost tangible textures

almost tangible textures

Escher’s Cloister at Monreale

as it reflects the growing interest in the natural world and the outdoors that was popular during the 19th century

Escher’s masterful use of line and contrast creates a vivid

turning an ordinary journey into a quietly unsettling encounter

The Monkey and The Dolphin | Gustave Doré | 1867 20th Century almost tangible texturesGustave Dor's illustration for "The Monkey and The Dolphin" from around 1867 depicts a scene from the fable by Aesop. In this artwork, a dolphin swims through the sea, carrying a monkey on its back. The monkey, adorned in human like attire, gestures animatedly, as if speaking. The ocean waves around them are turbulent, adding a sense of movement and intensity to the scene. Dors intricate linework and attention to detail capture the whimsical yet