Encounter 1940 - 1941

Isabel Bishop's 1940-41 etching "Encounter" depicts two figures, a man in a hat and a woman in a coat, engaged in a brief moment of interaction on a city street. The artist's signature style, utilizing cross-hatching and dense lines, conveys a sense of urban realism, highlighting the details of clothing and the gritty textures of the cityscape. Bishop, known for her depictions of everyday life, captures the fleeting connection between strangers in a bustling environment, emphasizing the anonymity and intimacy of urban encounters.