The Carousal (Scene from Faust?)
1865
unspecified
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1865
unspecified
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This painting is a dark, moody scene with many people. They seem to be in some kind of wild celebration or fight. The figures are painted in rough, loose brushstrokes. The painting is quite dark, with most figures blending into the shadows. Some people are standing on tables or falling over. The atmosphere is chaotic and intense.