Subway Riders 1950

"Subway Riders" is a black and white woodcut print by S. Kaplan, created in 1950. The artwork depicts three figures seated on a subway train, their faces and postures conveying a sense of quiet contemplation and weariness. The artist utilizes bold lines and stark contrasts to create a powerful and expressive image of everyday life in the city. The simplicity of the composition and the use of strong, graphic lines, typical of the woodcut medium, contribute to the artwork's timeless quality.