This is a drawing of a surreal scene on a vertical surface with figures climbing a ladder. The image is set against a textured, slightly abstracted background with a natural setting, possibly by the sea. A series of figures are ascending a narrow, precarious ladder that climbs up the side of an edifice. The entire scene is depicted in a monochromatic red tone, which casts a dramatic mood. The background presents a rippling surface reminiscent of waves, and the sun is half-visible on the horizon. The drawing suggests a dreamlike quality.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1878
- Medium
- etching and drypoint in red on thin japan paper
- Dimensions
- 8559 × 12037 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original