The Wood-cutters 1880

Sir Hubert von Herkomer's "The Wood-cutters" is a striking black and white woodcut, completed in 1880. The image depicts a group of men working in a dense forest setting. They are engaged in the laborious task of cutting and moving logs, which is emphasized by the stark contrast between the light and dark areas of the image. Herkomer was a prolific artist, known for his realism and detailed representations of everyday life, which he masterfully captured in this work. "The Wood-cutters" is currently on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.