Who created "Edgar Allen Poe"?

Edgar Allen Poe was created by Jacques Reich in 1851 to 1875.

When was "Edgar Allen Poe" created?

This artwork was created 1851 to 1875.

Is "Edgar Allen Poe" in the public domain?

Yes, Edgar Allen Poe is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Edgar Allen Poe

Jacques Reich

1851 to 1875

Medium

etching

Classification

Department

CG-W

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Rosenwald Collection

Accession Number

1943.3.7421

Art Historical Context

In the National Gallery of Art's Rosenwald Collection, Jacques Reich's etching *Edgar Allen Poe* (ca. 1851–1875) offers a haunting tribute to one of America's most enigmatic literary figures. Reich, a skilled 19th-century engraver known for his precise portraiture, captures Poe's intense gaze and brooding features, evoking the writer's reputation for tales of mystery and the macabre. Produced posthumously after Poe's death in 9, this print reflects the growing cult of personality around the poet during the mid-19th century, when his works like *The Raven* were cementing his legacy. Etching, R...

Edgar Allen Poe

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