Untitled (Tortilla Sellers, Taxco) 1933

Olin Dows' 1933 woodcut print "Untitled (Tortilla Sellers, Taxco)" depicts a stark, geometric scene of women selling tortillas in Taxco, Mexico. The print, executed in black and white, utilizes bold lines and patterns to create a sense of depth and movement within the narrow street setting. The use of strong diagonals and contrasting light and dark areas emphasizes the scene’s geometric structure. The print is a powerful example of Dows’s mastery of the woodcut medium, and it reflects his fascination with the textures and forms of Mexico.