Parkiet (Twee parkieten) 1927

"Parkiet (Twee parkieten)" is a 1927 woodcut by Dutch artist Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita. The work, currently held in the Rijksmuseum, features a single parrot rendered in a bold, geometric style. The artist's meticulous use of lines and hatches to create the parrot's form and texture is characteristic of his approach to woodcut, which was influenced by Art Nouveau and Expressionism. The piece is a striking example of how de Mesquita blended traditional printmaking techniques with modernist aesthetics, resulting in a powerful and engaging image.