This is a drawing of a group of figures in motion. The drawing depicts several figures, all facing in the same direction, with one prominent figure struggling against a force that pulls at their clothing. The figures appear to lean forward. The scene conveys a sense of motion and urgency, with detailed line work that emphasizes the flow of the clothing and the dynamics of movement. The background is sparse, with only faint outlines suggesting a distant landscape or horizon.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1871
- Medium
- gillotype on newsprint
- Dimensions
- 3510 × 4112 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original