The image is depicted from a slightly elevated perspective, showing a landscape filled with debris and various elements. Closest to us are overturned carts, scattered wheels, and figures lying in disarray. In the distance, a lone figure stands atop the debris, with an raised arm. The sky above has dramatic, swirling clouds that merge with the horizon. The horizon is in the upper third of the image. The brushstrokes are detailed and textured, with a color palette of varying shades of gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1880
- Medium
- wood engraving
- Dimensions
- 5326 × 3644 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original