Flowers Maxwell Str. Market 1930

"Flowers; Maxwell St. Market" is a 1930 woodcut by American artist William Jacobs (1897-1973). The print depicts a bustling flower market, with vendors and customers crowded around tables laden with potted blooms. Jacobs's signature black-and-white style, with bold lines and simplified forms, conveys a sense of movement and energy. The woodcut is a snapshot of everyday life in the Maxwell Street Market, a historic outdoor market in Chicago known for its diverse vendors and lively atmosphere. The work exemplifies Jacobs's interest in depicting urban scenes and the lives of ordinary people.