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Bluebeard confronts his wife after discovering blood on the key to the forbidden room (chromolitho)
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Bluebeard confronts his wife after discovering blood on the key to the forbidden room (chromolitho)
1091559 Bluebeard confronts his wife after discovering blood on the key to the forbidden room (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bluebeard confronts his wife after discovering blood on the key to the forbidden room. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22496240
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7 Deadly Sins Anger Angry Angst Anguish Anxiety Au Bon Marche Bitterness Blood Bluebeard Confronting Folk Tale Forbidden Frightened Furor Guilt Guilty Horror Questioning Rage Secret Seven Deadly Sins Terrified Terror Emotions Fear Feeling
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In this chromolitho print, we witness the intense confrontation between Bluebeard and his wife after a shocking discovery. The scene is filled with blood, questioning, and terror as Bluebeard confronts his wife about the ominous key stained with crimson. The image captures the essence of this haunting folk tale, known for its dark secrets and forbidden rooms. The French School's portrayal perfectly conveys the anger and fear that permeate this pivotal moment in the story. Bluebeard's face contorts with rage and bitterness while his wife stands before him, guilt-ridden and frightened. Her expression reflects her overwhelming sense of guilt as she faces her husband's wrath. The forbidden room looms ominously in the background, symbolizing the hidden horrors that lie within their marriage. This visual representation highlights themes of horror, anguish, and anxiety prevalent throughout literature. This piece also offers a glimpse into French culture during the late 19th/early 20th century when educational cards like these were popularized by institutions such as Au Bon Marche. As viewers engage with this print from Bridgeman Images' Private Collection, they are transported to a world where emotions run high - where secrets have dire consequences and curiosity can lead to unimaginable terror.
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