Free Fall 1968

"Free Fall", a 1968 etching by Peter Milton, depicts a child falling from a great height. The scene is observed by a group of figures standing on a bridge and two figures looking down from a lower vantage point, their faces obscured. The print uses a complex, almost abstract, style with stark lines and heavy shadows to create a sense of unease and vulnerability, making it a powerful, yet disturbing, commentary on childhood innocence and potential danger.