The artwork, titled “Sorrow,” is a creation of Howard Pyle. Associated with the Romanticism movement, it falls under the genre of illustration.
The artwork portrays a solitary figure garbed in rich, flowing red fabric that envelops and conceals much of their form. This figure embodies the essence of sorrow, characterized by a forlorn facial expression and a desolate, hunched posture. The background is a swirling, textured expanse of dark hues, evoking a sense of tumult and anguish, while the somber, muted palette enhances the melancholic atmosphere. In the upper right corner, a banner inscribed with the word “SORROW” subtly underscores the thematic focus of the piece, further immersing the viewer in the emotional depth conveyed by Pyle’s evocative illustration.
