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The Damned

Carl Wilhelm Kolbe

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of multiple nude figures in a chaotic scene. The composition shows figures in dynamic poses against a stormy background. One figure appears to be carrying or dragging another, while various limbs and torsos are intertwined. Some figures reach upwards with outstretched arms. Dark clouds and hints of lightning add to the intense atmosphere. The overall tone is dark and foreboding, evoking a sense of struggle or battle.

Artwork Details

Date
1798/1800
Medium
etching and aquatint on laid paper
Dimensions
3715 × 4663 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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