Baudelaire / Spleen
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Baudelaire / Spleen
Illustration for his poem SPLEEN
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Baudelaire Crow Poem Rain Raining Spleen
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative illustration captures the essence of Charles Baudelaire's poem "Spleen" through its haunting imagery of rain, isolation, and melancholy. The print, an exquisite example of 19th century French art, portrays a solitary figure seated under a tree in a rain-soaked landscape. The man, lost in thought, clutches a book tightly in his hands as a mournful crow perches on a nearby branch. The raindrops cascading from the leaves above create a sense of depth and texture, while the muted colors of the print add to the overall mood of introspection and melancholy. Baudelaire's poem "Spleen," first published in 1857, is a collection of poetic reflections on the human condition, exploring themes of ennui, despair, and the passage of time. The title of the collection is derived from the French word for "spleen," which refers to a state of melancholic sadness or morbid introspection. This illustration, with its somber atmosphere and brooding figure, perfectly encapsulates the mood of the poem and offers a glimpse into the tortured mind of one of literature's most celebrated poets. The intricacies of the illustration's design, from the delicate lines of the tree branches to the intricate patterns of the man's clothing, reveal the skill and artistry of the printmaker. This is a rare and beautiful example of the intersection of literature and art, a testament to the enduring power of the written word and the visual image to evoke emotion and inspire the imagination.
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