The Quay: Dalmatian Village 1927

"The Quay: Dalmatian Village" is a 1927 woodcut by English artist Clare Leighton (1898–1989). The print depicts a view of a Dalmatian village situated on a small hill, with a curving quay and water in the foreground. The composition is strongly graphic, with the image rendered in black and white, and the details of the village and the surrounding landscape are simplified, creating a sense of the artist's strong sense of design. Leighton is known for her intricate woodcuts, which often depict scenes from rural life and landscapes, reflecting her interest in the beauty of everyday things and the power of the visual arts to communicate both social and aesthetic truths.