Underworld Scene with a Man and Woman Enthroned and Death Standing Guard

Britische Grafik 1884–1895,

The image displays swirling lines and forms creating a sense of movement within an abstract composition. The shapes resemble arches and structures illuminated with blue and orange shades. Human-like figures seem seated on throne-like structures on the left. Rocky outcroppings and flowing movements on the right resemble molten lava.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1884–1895
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and gouache with pen and black ink on wove paper
Dimensions
13 × 19 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image displays swirling lines and forms creating a sense of movement within an abstract composition. The shapes resemble arches and structures illuminated with blue and orange shades. Human-like figures seem seated on throne-like structures on the left. Rocky outcroppings and flowing movements on the right resemble molten lava.

Britische Grafik 1884–1895