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Aladdin and the Genie, 1897 (engraving)
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Aladdin and the Genie, 1897 (engraving)
1195415 Aladdin and the Genie, 1897 (engraving) by Letchford, Albert (1866-1905) (after); 54.5x43 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letchford, Albert (1866-1905) (after)); Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22317736
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
1897 Appealing Arabian Nights Bended Knee Captain Darkness Fiction Fictional Author Giant Large Military Position Military Rank Natural Phenomena Nocturnal Pleading Printed Prints Richard Francis Burton Series Size Small Group Small Group Of People Talking Three People Using Voice
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This engraving, titled "Aladdin and the Genie" takes us back to the enchanting world of Arabian Nights. Created in 1897 by Albert Letchford, this print captures a pivotal moment in the timeless tale. The scene is set outdoors at night, where a small group of characters are illuminated by flickering torchlight and billowing smoke. In the center of the composition stands Aladdin, a young man with an air of determination on his face. Kneeling before him is a powerful genie, depicted as a towering figure with an imposing presence. Aladdin's posture suggests he is pleading or conversing with great urgency while using his voice to command attention. The surrounding figures include men and women who seem captivated by this extraordinary encounter. Among them stands a mid-adult woman whose expression reveals both awe and concern for Aladdin's fate. A captain in military attire adds an element of authority to the scene, hinting at larger forces at play within this fantastical narrative. Letchford's masterful engraving technique brings depth and detail to every line, enhancing the sense of mystery that permeates this late 19th-century illustration. The sizeable dimensions further emphasize its impact when viewed up close. This print transports viewers into another realm where fiction intertwines with reality, inviting us to explore themes of power, desire, and human nature through one man's extraordinary journey.
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