Cockfight 1955

Frederic Marvin's 1955 woodcut "Cockfight" depicts two roosters engaged in a fierce battle. The artist utilizes bold, graphic lines and a limited color palette to create a dynamic and expressive scene. The simplified forms and exaggerated postures of the birds evoke a sense of energy and tension, emphasizing the raw power and aggression of the fight. The background, composed of stylized foliage and a mottled brown surface, provides a sense of depth and context for the action, further enhancing the visual drama of this captivating print.