Print Fanciers 1892

"Print Fanciers" is a woodcut print by Swiss-French artist Félix Vallotton from 1892. The print depicts a group of men in silhouette, lined up outside a print shop in Paris. The stark black and white composition and the simplified forms are characteristic of Vallotton's style, which drew inspiration from Japanese woodblock prints. This print, part of a series of works depicting Parisian life, offers a glimpse into the social scene and the popularity of print collecting in late 19th-century France. The work, now held at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a powerful example of Vallotton's mastery of the woodcut technique.