The Face in the Abyss | Virgil Finlay | 1940 19th Century as it reflects the growing

as it reflects the growing interest in the natural world and the outdoors that was popular during the 19th century

Created in 1611

both natural and artificial

16 x 20 Inches = 40

portrays a fleet of vessels navigating moonlit waters under a vast

The Face in the Abyss | Virgil Finlay | 1940 19th Century as it reflects the growing"The Face in the Abyss" by Virgil Finlay (circa 1940) is a surreal and haunting illustration showcasing Finlay's intricate and detailed pen and ink style. The composition features a central, enigmatic glowing face with large, eerie eyes surrounded by elongated, totem like figures with expressive and grotesque visages. A naked figure falls downward into the abyss, enveloped in flames, while ethereal birds and cascading streams of light add to the