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Théodore Géricault

Various Subjects Drawn from Life and on Stone: Entrance to Adelphi Wharf

1821
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Gericault produced a wonderful set of lithographs on a visit to London in 1820–21. Entrance to Adelphi Wharf exploits the inherent ability of lithography to produce opaque blacks and an unlimited range of grays.

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