Scene in a Cave

George Cumberland

Associated Names
George Cumberland

Artist, British, 1754 - 1848

The image shows swirling, cloud-like shapes and curving lines dominating the upper part, creating an abstract scene. In the center, a dark form with an arching silhouette resembles the outline of a mushroom cap or a bird. Below, a small figure reclines with a candle, casting light highlighting the surrounding forms.

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center verso in graphite: The Peath Noll (?) / first entrance from under the low arched / channel- To which you are conveyed in a flat / bottomed oval boat laying on your back on straw, / and pushed forward by the guide who wades about / 2 foot deep in water, and stooping guides the vessel. / into the cavern--The light above proceeds from candles / already placed there.

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Q64571343

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