The illustration shows a person leaning over the edge of a platform, biting onto a rope. Their face is visible with defined features, short wind-swept hair, and dressed in a dark garment. Their feet are tied to the platform with cloth. A large stone block is connected to the rope they grip. In the background, a figure is fishing near the water's edge. There are faint architectural structures or rocks in the background. The scene is surrounded by a light, blank background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1840
- Medium
- hand-colored lithograph
- Dimensions
- 2971 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original