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Design: Heads, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: Benoit-Louis Prevost
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Design: Heads, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: Benoit-Louis Prevost
Design: Heads, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77
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Benoît Louis Prévost Diagram Dishevelled Encyclopadia Encyclopaedia Encyclopedia Prevost Benoit Louis Wind Windswept Windy
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This print, titled "Design: Heads" by Benoit-Louis Prevost, hails from the renowned Encyclopédie, published in France during the 18th century. The intricately detailed etching with engraving on cream laid paper showcases two distinct profiles of a man and a woman, their disheveled hair and windswept features evoking a sense of raw emotion and the passage of time. Prevost's masterful use of contrast and shading in this image brings the subjects to life, inviting viewers to ponder the intricacies of human design and the natural elements that shape us. The close-up perspective and profile view offer a unique and introspective look at the subtle nuances of each face, while the etching's weathered texture adds an air of heritage and historical significance. The Encyclopédie, a groundbreaking intellectual project of the Enlightenment era, aimed to document all known knowledge, making this print an invaluable contribution to the arts and sciences of the time. Today, it continues to captivate audiences at prestigious institutions such as the Art Institute of Chicago, where it is preserved and celebrated as a testament to the enduring power of art to inspire and inform. Prevost's "Design: Heads" is a thought-provoking and visually stunning work that transcends the boundaries of its historical context, inviting us to reflect on the timeless beauty of the human form and the intricacies of our own design.
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