The image displays dynamic, swirling lines and bold, angular shapes creating an abstract scene. The forms come together to depict a castle or fortress with flames and smoke billowing around it. A ladder is placed diagonally with a human figure climbing it with arms raised towards the sky. A horse-like figure is leaping amidst the swirling smoke, and a bird is soaring above the scene.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1918
- Medium
- woodcut on Japanese tissue paper
- Dimensions
- 3531 × 4877 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original