Inferno

The artwork by J. Andre Smith depicts a dramatic scene filled with dynamic movement, where dark, silhouetted figures, caught in the fury of an overwhelming blaze, appear to struggle against the backdrop of swirling flames that dominate the upper half of the composition, evoking a sense of chaos and the raw power of nature, rendered in rich, earthy hues that create a stark contrast against the intense, fiery strokes, and the intense visual rhythm suggests a moment of urgency and visceral emotion, reflecting the artist's skill.

The artwork by J. Andre Smith depicts a dramatic scene filled with dynamic movement, where dark, silhouetted figures, caught in the fury of an overwhelming blaze, appear to struggle against the backdrop of swirling flames that dominate the upper half of the composition, evoking a sense of chaos and the raw power of nature, rendered in rich, earthy hues that create a stark contrast against the intense, fiery strokes, and the intense visual rhythm suggests a moment of urgency and visceral emotion, reflecting the artist's skill.

Name/Title

Inferno

Entry/Object ID

2011.6.9

Description

Dark depiction of hell, with figures shown int he fiery inferno.

Collection

Smith Collection (MAA)

Cataloged By

Anna La Sala

Acquisition

Accession

2011.006

Source or Donor

Keith Angell

Credit Line

Donated to the Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Artist

J. André Smith

Date made

1912