Rabelais: Gargantua-Pantagruel

c. 1942

Bernard Reder

Associated Names
Bernard Reder

Artist, American, 1897 - 1963

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    portfolio of thirty-six woodcuts including woodcut on cover

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (portfolio): 55 × 46 × 4 cm (21 5/8 × 18 1/8 × 1 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1928-1963

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Associated Artworks

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The image shows the cover of a book with a textured cloth-like surface featuring sketched artwork and printed text. A portrait of a man with a beard is in the center, depicted from the shoulders up, facing slightly to the right. He has a serious expression and a thick, short beard with detailed facial features, wearing a beret-like hat and coat or cloak. Stylistically drawn trees or abstract lines surround the man's image within a dark rectangle on the lighter fabric cover. Above the portrait, "RABELAIS" is printed in large, ornate white letters, and below are the words "Gargantua Pantagruel Bois graves par Reder" in white.

Rabelais

Bernard Reder

1942

The image shows a side profile portrait of a person with the upper part of the body visible. The individual is positioned to display their side profile, resting their chin or cheek on their hand. The person has a prominent nose, a mustache, and a contemplative expression. Their hair is medium length and curly, with a hat featuring intricate details and a decorative rim. The clothing has elaborate patterns and textures, including a high collar and embroidery. The background has a rustic, crosshatched texture.

Gargantua en deuil de Badebec

Bernard Reder

1942

The image shows an artistic print depicting two individuals in a face-to-face position. The person on the left is in profile with distinct facial features including a prominent nose, full lips, and arched eyebrows. Their hair is styled elaborately with a crown-like headdress, detailed intricately, and they wear a decorative necklace. The individual on the right has notable facial features including a beard, deep lines, and a prominent nose. He is wearing a wide-brimmed hat and patterned clothing. The background is plain, emphasizing the central figures and their interaction.

Gargantua et Badebec

Bernard Reder

1942

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