Artwork

Surging Waves

Surging Waves, by Carl August Lebschée, ink, 1828
Surging Waves, by Carl August Lebschée, ink, 1828

Surging Waves is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Carl August Lebschée. It dates from 1828 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Surging Waves is an etching on wove paper created by Carl August Lebschée in 1828.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a turbulent sea under a dark sky, with waves crashing against a rocky cliff on the right, conveying a sense of intense energy and chaos.

Technique & Style

Lebschée's etching technique effectively captures the texture of the water and sky, using sharp, swirling lines to convey the dynamic movement of the scene.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.