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The Mystery of Life

1887

Victor Bernstrom

(American, 1845–1907)
Culture
America
Medium
wood engraving
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Homer H. Johnson 1924.942
Public Domain
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Not on view
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A horizontally oriented wood engraving depicts a darkened coastline illuminated by a dim moon. In the lower center, a pale figure lies on the sand, draped in fabric. Just above, an older man with a long white beard sits hunched on jagged rocks, head in hands. On the far left, waves crash against the shore. Dense, fine lines create deep shadows across the somber, monochromatic composition.

The Mystery of Life

1887

Victor Bernstrom

(American, 1845–1907)
America

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