The Precipice 

"The Precipice" is a painting by Tom Lovell, a well-known American artist whose career spanned much of the 20th century. The painting depicts two figures on a snowy, glacier-covered mountainside. The precariousness of their situation is emphasized by the deep crevasse that looms behind them, capturing the dangers of mountaineering. Lovell's use of light and shadow emphasizes the dramatic landscape, adding to the sense of suspense.