Schipbreuk 1850 - 1913

"Schipbreuk" (Shipwreck) is a dramatic etching by Emile Frédéric Salmon, a French artist known for his maritime scenes. Created between 1850 and 1913, the artwork depicts a ship in distress amidst a raging storm. The stormy sea is rendered in swirling lines, creating a sense of urgency and chaos. The ship's masts are broken, and the figures on board appear small and vulnerable against the overwhelming force of nature. The etching's dark and turbulent composition evokes a sense of tragedy and the fragility of human life in the face of nature's power.