Iceberg

Iceberg by William Bradford
Artist
William Bradford
Date
1869
Style
Romanticism
Genre
Marina
The painting titled Iceberg captures the majestic and possibly ominous presence of a massive piece of freshwater ice breaking away from a glacier or ice shelf, floating in open water. The artwork evokes the Romanticism movement, emphasizing the awe-inspiring power and beauty of nature. Much of the iceberg remains hidden beneath the surface, illustrating the metaphor behind the phrase "tip of the iceberg," which alludes to unseen complexities beneath visible issues. The scene may be set near a Marina, highlighting the maritime hazards posed by such giant floating masses and their smaller counterparts, called "growlers" or "bergy bits."

Related artworks

Explore emotions for this artwork