Fisherman 1950

Louise Gilbert's 1950 woodcut print "Fisherman" is a stark and stylized depiction of a fisherman standing with a large fish hanging behind him. The blue-green color palette creates a calming, almost ethereal mood, while the bold black lines of the figures add a sense of gravity to the composition. The artist's use of geometric shapes and simplified forms emphasizes the timeless nature of the fisherman's trade and the power of the sea. Gilbert's graphic style and emphasis on line and form create a sense of strength and resilience in the figure of the fisherman, suggesting his long-standing connection to the ocean and the hard work of fishing.