Hero 1880s

"Hero" is a black and white lithograph by Adolph Kittendorff, created in the 1880s. This artwork depicts the Greek mythological heroine Hero, kneeling on a stone platform with her back to the viewer, holding a burning torch aloft. Her body language conveys a sense of determination and sorrow. Kittendorff's use of dramatic chiaroscuro and a stormy seascape creates a powerful and emotive scene. This print is currently on display at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.