This image depicts a vast, dense accumulation of thousands of worn, discolored shoes displayed as a museum exhibit

This image depicts a vast, dense accumulation of thousands of worn, discolored shoes displayed as a museum exhibit. The footwear varies in type, including boots, sandals, and dress shoes, with sizes indicating wear by men, women, and children. The dominant colors are muted browns, grays, and blacks, with some shoes showing faded reds or other faded hues. Many items exhibit signs of significant wear, damage, and deterioration. The bulk of the shoes forms a massive mound, extending from the floor to a substantial height against a light-colored wall. A transparent glass barrier separates the viewer from the main pile, with reflections visible on its surface. In the immediate foreground, several individual shoes are placed separately on a light-toned floor. There are no people, actions, or interactions depicted in the scene. This exhibit is located within the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Oświęcim, Poland, specifically in a hall of the former Auschwitz I concentration camp.