Printer's Devil 1895

"Printer's Devil" is a 1895 etching by Francis Scott King, a noted American artist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The image depicts a fantastical scene of a crowned, monstrous figure, seemingly trapped in a swirling vortex of water, while a variety of figures and symbols surround it. The work's intricate details and symbolic imagery suggest a complex narrative, possibly referencing the darker side of printing and publishing. King's unique style of combining realism and fantasy, evident in this artwork, contributed to his reputation as a masterful printmaker.