Shriek of Timidity

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A figure in a gown, symbolizing timidity, stands gaping in surprise as a toad jumps toward the viewer

The shriek of Timidity.

Artist

Name:: Doré, Gustave
Dates:: 1832-1883
Country:: France

Illustration

Subjects:: Narratives, People
Technique:: Wood Engraving
Engraver:: Pisan, Héliodore Joseph
Format:: Portrait (taller)
Source:: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, The Internet archive

Book

Title:: The days of chivalry, or the legend of Croquemitaine
Author:: L'Épine, Ernest
Publisher:: London, New York, Paris: Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, n.d. [1866?]
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A figure in a hooded gown, symbolizing timidity, stands gaping in surprise as a large toad jumps forward toward the viewer.

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{{cite web | title=Shriek of Timidity | url=https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/illustrations/shriek-timidity/ | author=Doré, Gustave | year=n.d. [1866?] | access-date=June 21, 2025 | publisher=Old Book Illustrations}}