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Nightmare, illustration from Le Horla by Guy de Maupassant (1850-93
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Nightmare, illustration from Le Horla by Guy de Maupassant (1850-93
CHT382607 Nightmare, illustration from Le Horla by Guy de Maupassant (1850-93) engraved by Georges Lemoine, Paris, Editions Albin Michel, c.1910 (wood engraving) by Julian-Damazy, William (1865-1930); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: cauchemar; short horror story written in 1887; fantastic literature; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
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This haunting print captures the essence of Guy de Maupassant's chilling tale, "Le Horla". Illustrated by Georges Lemoine and engraved by Julian-Damazy, this wood engraving from c. 1910 brings to life the nightmarish world created by Maupassant. In this scene, we witness a man consumed by his own inner demons. The narrator stands in anguish, his face contorted with fear and madness. His haunted expression is intensified by the ghostly presence hovering above him—a supernatural spirit that seems to possess him entirely. The details in this illustration are striking—the narrator's disheveled bed, the furniture surrounding him—all contributing to an atmosphere of unease and terror. The male figure's moustache adds a touch of old-world charm juxtaposed against the sinister events unfolding before our eyes. As we delve into Maupassant's story, themes of self-image and identity come into play—our protagonist grappling with a doppelgänger or perhaps even a vampire-like entity that threatens his sanity. This visual representation perfectly encapsulates these elements of horror and psychological torment. Through this evocative artwork, we are transported into a realm where nightmares become reality—a world where science fiction meets madness. It serves as a powerful reminder that sometimes our greatest fears lie within ourselves—an exploration of the human psyche that continues to captivate audiences over a century later.
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