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The Deluge, 1828 (mezzotint with etching)
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The Deluge, 1828 (mezzotint with etching)
1198426 The Deluge, 1828 (mezzotint with etching) by Martin, John (1789-1854); 60x80.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22872068
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
1820s 1828 Adverse Conditions Agony Background People Bad Weather Bystander Cave Cliff Deluge Despair Despairing Early 19th Century Early Nineteenth Century English Art English Artist Engraved Etching Frightened Hurricane John Martin Large Group Lightening Lightning Martin Mezzotint Mood Natural Light Natural Phenomena Negative Concept Pain Position Printed Prints Romantic Art Romantic Era Romanticism Scared Storm Stormy Stuck Suffer Suffering Tempest Tragedy Tragic Trapped Artist British British Artist Feeling Force Of Nature Natural Space
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The Deluge, 1828 - A Captivating Glimpse into the Power of Nature
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. This mesmerizing print captures John Martin's iconic mezzotint with etching artwork, "The Deluge" created in 1828. With its impressive dimensions of 60x80.6 cm, this masterpiece from a private collection showcases the extraordinary talent of the British artist during the Romantic era. Set against a backdrop of an early nineteenth-century countryside, this dramatic scene portrays a large group of people facing the wrath of a ferocious storm. The natural light and time of day enhance the intensity and despair felt by those trapped in adverse conditions. As lightning strikes and tempestuous winds howl, fear is palpable among both bystanders and nature itself. Martin's meticulous attention to detail brings forth an overwhelming sense of agony as individuals cling to rocks or seek refuge in caves while being engulfed by rising floodwaters. The artist skillfully conveys human suffering amidst powerful natural phenomena, evoking deep emotions within viewers. With its tragic undertones and striking composition, "The Deluge" exemplifies romantic art at its finest. This European masterpiece serves as a testament to the forceful impact that weather can have on humanity's existence. Printed with precision and engraved with care by Bridgeman Images, this artwork transports us back to a time when nature reigned supreme over man-made structures—a reminder that even in our modern world, we are still at mercy to the forces beyond our control.
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