The sculpture depicted on the book cover shows an owl perched on a tree branch, next to a coiled serpent. In the background, two flying birds are seen. The word "Ténèbres" at the top may suggest darkness. The color of the sculpture and book cover is predominantly brown with varying shades. The material appears to be leather, as indicated by the texture and pattern. The composition conveys a naturalistic scene with a rustic and somewhat mysterious visual impression due to the muted colors and intricate carving style.

Ténèbres (Darkness)

1892

Medium: bound volume with 1 lithographic frontispiece on Hollande van Gelder paper
Classification: Volume
Period: 1876 to 1900
Image size: 4954 × 6653px

Description

The sculpture depicted on the book cover shows an owl perched on a tree branch, next to a coiled serpent. In the background, two flying birds are seen. The word "Ténèbres" at the top may suggest darkness. The color of the sculpture and book cover is predominantly brown with varying shades. The material appears to be leather, as indicated by the texture and pattern. The composition conveys a naturalistic scene with a rustic and somewhat mysterious visual impression due to the muted colors and intricate carving style.

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