The Print Maker 1954

"The Print Maker" is a 1954 woodcut by American artist Clarence E. Sherdon (1930-1990). The artwork features a self-portrait of the artist in a pensive pose. Sherdon is shown in a hat and jacket, with his hand resting on a printing press. The woodcut's style is characterized by stark black and white lines, creating a strong sense of realism and a textured, almost three-dimensional quality. The artist's use of detail and light brings the print maker to life.