Ixion 1906

"Ixion," a 1906 etching by Danish artist Oluf Hartmann (1879-1910), depicts the mythological figure of Ixion, condemned to eternally roll a burning wheel. Hartmann's expressive style, utilizing a dark, atmospheric palette and heavy, swirling lines, captures the torment of the figure as he struggles against his fate. The print, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a powerful example of Hartmann's ability to convey dramatic narrative through his art. This small but poignant print demonstrates Hartmann's ability to capture the torment and despair of a mythological figure through his graphic art.