The artwork, titled “Lost Mountain at Sunrise from Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War (Annotated),” was created by Kara Walker in 2005 and falls under the Feminist Art movement. It belongs to the figurative genre.
In the artwork, a prominent obelisk-like silhouette stands in the foreground, set against a detailed background depicting a mountain at sunrise, which serves as a testament to the historical reference within the composition. There is a contrast between the dark, solid forms in the foreground and the delicate, detailed depiction of the mountain and sky in the background. This creates a visually striking and thought-provoking piece that blends historical illustration with contemporary annotation, characteristic of Kara Walker’s style. The black and white color scheme lends a somber and reflective tone, encouraging contemplation of the historical and social contexts embodied in the work.
