The artwork titled “Picture One. This Scene Here Shows the Murderous Massacre” by Henry Darger belongs to the Art Brut movement and falls under the genre of illustration. The artwork depicts a vividly detailed and expansive scene characterized by various figures and activities, set in a lush, natural environment. A blend of vibrant colors and intricate patterns are used to create a myriad of elements that combine both tranquility with the juxtaposed implication of violence suggested by the title. The figures, primarily youthful and possibly angelic, are engaged in diverse actions across the panoramic landscape, which is filled with verdant flora, representing an uneasy harmony disturbed by the ominous undertone of its title.
