Souvenir of Summer 1931

"Souvenir of Summer" (1931) is a woodcut by American artist Fiske Boyd (1895-1975). The print depicts a scene of domesticity, with a group of people gathered around a table in a room. There is a man and a woman standing in the doorway behind the table, suggesting a visitor or a moment of arrival. The intricate lines and dark tones of the woodcut style give the scene a sense of intimacy and warmth, capturing a quiet moment of family life. The title suggests a memory or a feeling of nostalgia, referencing the simplicity and comfort of summer.