Balletscène met man en vrouw boven afgrond 1865 - 1868

"Balletscène met man en vrouw boven afgrond" (Ballet Scene with Man and Woman Above an Abyss) is a lithograph by Charles Rochussen created between 1865 and 1868. This dramatic work depicts a man and woman precariously balanced on a fallen log over a chasm. The woman struggles, her face contorted in fear, as the man grabs her arm. A third figure, a man on a cliff above, gestures frantically. Rochussen's skill in capturing the tension and precariousness of the moment is palpable. This lithograph is a testament to the artistic mastery of a 19th-century Dutch artist, highlighting themes of danger, struggle, and despair. It is now held in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into Rochussen's unique artistic vision.