Atlas 1908

"Atlas" is a 1908 etching by Danish artist Oluf Hartmann, whose tragically short career ended in 1910 at only 31 years old. The image depicts a figure, likely Atlas, who is traditionally associated with the burden of carrying the world on his shoulders. Hartmann's use of dark tones and a minimalist style creates a brooding atmosphere, emphasizing the weight of the figure's task. The etching is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.