Landscape around the Viscontiev Bridge 1923

Anna Ostroumova-Lebedeva's 1923 woodcut, *Landscape around the Viscontiev Bridge*, is a striking example of the artist's mastery of black and white. The print, rendered in a simplified, graphic style, captures the essence of a verdant landscape, emphasizing the contrasting textures of trees, foliage, and the winding path leading towards a bridge. The delicate lines of the trees and the subtle shading create a sense of depth and atmosphere, while the overall composition evokes a serene and peaceful mood. Ostroumova-Lebedeva's woodcut exemplifies the stylistic characteristics of the Russian Avant-Garde, which often employed simplified forms and strong contrasts to express a dynamic and expressive vision of reality.