Industrieel landschap met viaduct en een passerende trein 1892

"Industrieel landschap met viaduct en een passerende trein" (1892) is an etching by Belgian artist Karl Meunier (1864-1894). The artwork, a small print measuring 210 mm by 293 mm, captures a somber scene of a train passing over a viaduct in a heavily industrialized landscape. Meunier's work frequently explored the harsh realities of industrial life, and this etching is a powerful example of his artistic style. The print, with its dark and atmospheric tones, depicts smokestacks spewing plumes of smoke, highlighting the negative impact of industrialization on the environment and the people who work within it. This etching exemplifies the artist's ability to capture the mood and essence of a place, using stark contrasts and detailed textures to convey a sense of the industrial landscape and the presence of human activity within it.