The image shows multiple figures, most seen from head to toe. The central figure is a woman with her arms raised, body slightly turned to the side. Her facial expression appears fearful yet determined, with her hair styled up. She wears a long, dark dress with puffed sleeves. There are other figures around her, with one seeming to move towards her urgently. None of the figures have visible jewelry. The surroundings are depicted with dark and rough hatchings, implying an outdoor or transitional space. The background shows dark shades and faint outlines.
Artwork Details
- Date
- in or after 1816
- Medium
- etching, burnished aquatint, drypoint and burin [trial proof printed posthumously circa 1854-1863]
- Dimensions
- 5044 × 3504 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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