“The Scraps” is an etching on paper artwork by the artist Felicien Rops, created in the year 1868. It belongs to the Symbolism art movement and is classified as an allegorical painting. The dimensions of the artwork are 16 x 13.3 cm.
The artwork features intricate and detailed etching, emphasizing a skeleton at its center. Surrounding the skeleton is an elaborate assembly of organic elements such as plants, bones, and various symbolic annotations. The upper part of the artwork contains a tree-like structure interspersed with human figures, some of which are flying or floating, contributing to the allegorical nature. The title “LES ÉPAVES DE CHARLES BAUDELAIRE” is inscribed prominently, adding a literary connection to the piece. This etching contains a variety of labels and symbols referencing human vices and virtues, reinforcing its symbolic and allegorical themes.
