1831 Victor Frankenstein and the creature - Theodor Von Holst (1810-1844)
Artists: Theodor Von Holst (Penciller) , William Chevalier (Finisher)
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DescriptionThis is the first illustration of Frankenstein and his creature published in Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus. This was in the 3rd edition published in 1831. Hope you enjoy the image and the history below.Artist: after Theodor Von Holst (1810-1844) by William Chevalier (1804-1866) [engraver] Title: Victor Frankenstein observing the first stirrings of his creature Medium: engraving Size: 170 x 110mm, image size 93 x 71mm Signed: yes Notes: Published by Colburn & Bentley in 1831. For Frankenstein, Holst delivered a 2.75 by 3.63-inch rectangular design that was then engraved by W. Chevalier. There is no mention of this drawing surviving, but at least we have the engraving. Mary Shelley’s description The author Mary Shelley described Frankenstein's monster as an 8-foot-tall creature of hideous contrasts: His limbs were in proportion, and I had selected his features as beautiful. Beautiful! Great God! His yellow skin scarcely covered the work of muscles and arteries beneath; his hair was of a lustrous black, and flowing; his teeth of a pearly whiteness; but these luxuriances only formed a more horrid contrast with his watery eyes, that seemed almost of the same colour as the dun-white sockets in which they were set, his shrivelled complexion and straight black lips. Editions The first edition of Shelley's Frankenstein, or, The Modern Prometheus was published in 1818. This 1831 illustrated third edition was reprinted in 1832, 1836, 1839, 1849. This engraving comes after the 1836 reprint, which is of a perfect image. The 1839 edition has the same blemishes on, and features the missing bottom part of ‘N’ at the end of Frankenstein as this engraving. Lettering Frankenstein. "By the glimmer of the half-extinguished light, I saw the dull, yellow eye of the creature open; it breathed hard, and a convulsive motion agitated its limbs. ... I rushed out of the room.". Page 43. T. Holst del. W. Chevalier sculp. Social/Sharing |
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Artpix Collection
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 10/10/2024
Congratulations on acquiring one of these prints of a key romantic art illustration. Holst is a key figure in the 19th Century art that connects Blake and Fuseli with Rossetti and the Pre-Raphaelites, who had such an influence on everybody! Maybe I'll upload some of my antique collection onto CAF too - there lie graphic roots that often underpin more modern illustration.
Steel Shredder
Member Since 2022
Posted on 10/11/2024
Artpix Collection wrote:
Congratulations on acquiring one of these prints of a key romantic art illustration. Holst is a key figure in the 19th Century art that connects Blake and Fuseli with Rossetti and the Pre-Raphaelites, who had such an influence on everybody! Maybe I'll upload some of my antique collection onto CAF too - there lie graphic roots that often underpin more modern illustration.
Thanks! Imagine Blake, Fuseli or Holst illustrating books, comics, or storyboarding films in the period between mid 20th century to now, it would be something.
Marcus Wai 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 10/10/2024
Beautiful as the creature might be, the reaction and the rush out the door tell us Doctor Frankenstein has major reservations on what he has accomplished.
Steel Shredder
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 10/11/2024
Marcus Wai wrote:
Beautiful as the creature might be, the reaction and the rush out the door tell us Doctor Frankenstein has major reservations on what he has accomplished.
Yes real horror on the face of Victor Frankenstein!
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