Abandoned Quarry I 1939

"Abandoned Quarry I" is a 1939 woodcut by American artist Wanda Gág. The artwork depicts a rural landscape with an abandoned quarry in the foreground, characterized by a series of geometric shapes and lines that create a sense of depth and perspective. The composition is dominated by the quarry’s steep, rocky walls, and the viewer’s eye is drawn down to the quarry floor, where a network of fences, beams, and other discarded materials lie in disarray. Gág’s signature style, known for its detailed and evocative depiction of rural life, is evident in this artwork. She was particularly interested in capturing the beauty of the American Midwest, and "Abandoned Quarry I" is a poignant testament to the region’s changing landscape and the influence of industrial development on its natural environment.