The artwork, titled “Abduction,” was created by Alfred Kubin in 1921. It belongs to the Symbolism art movement and is classified as an illustration. The illustration features a dramatic scene in which a large bird-like creature seems to be abducting a human figure. The creature has a bird’s head and wings, but its lower body appears more human-like, integrating fantastical and eerie elements typical of Symbolist art. There is a boat in the foreground, indicating a possible scene near a body of water, while the human figure seems to be captured in distressing motion, emphasizing the theme of abduction. The artwork’s intricate and expressive line work captures a sense of urgency and otherworldliness characteristic of Kubin’s style.
