The artwork, titled “The Start. Frontispiece,” was created by the artist Elizabeth Thompson, who is associated with the Romanticism movement. It falls under the genre of illustration and is part of the series “Letters from the Holy Land, by Elizabeth Butler” from the year 1906.
In “The Start. Frontispiece,” Elizabeth Thompson captures a serene scene set against the backdrop of a campsite. The foreground of the artwork features a man dressed in traditional attire standing beside a white horse laden with supplies. Other figures and horses are visible in the background, indicative of preparations for a journey, suggesting a moment of departure and anticipation. The color palette is warm and inviting, with soft hues of blues and greens characterizing the landscape, while the attire of the figures and the presence of tents add a historical and cultural context to the illustration. The artwork effectively conveys a sense of readiness and tranquility before the commencement of an expedition.
