The Wreck of the "Atlantic" – Cast Up by the Sea (from "Harper's Weekly," Vol. XVII) 1873

"The Wreck of the 'Atlantic' – Cast Up by the Sea" is a wood engraving by American artist Winslow Homer, published in *Harper's Weekly* in 1873. The artwork depicts a stark and somber scene of a woman's body washed ashore after the wreck of the steamship *Atlantic*. The image captures the tragic reality of maritime disasters, showcasing the powerful forces of nature and the fragility of human life. The contrasting figures of the woman's limp body and the lone figure of a man walking away underscore the immensity of the tragedy. The detailed depiction of the rocky shoreline and the churning sea adds to the sense of desolation.