Geabstraheerde studie van een zwarte man before 1935

"Geabstraheerde studie van een zwarte man" is a woodcut print created by Dutch artist Wico Jager sometime before 1935. The artwork depicts a simplified, almost geometric, portrait of a Black man wearing a beaded necklace and a traditional garment. The bold lines and stark contrasts characteristic of woodcut printing create a striking image that emphasizes the subject's presence and form. The composition is centered on the figure, leaving little space for background, further isolating the subject. The title, "Geabstraheerde studie van een zwarte man," translates to "Abstract study of a Black man," highlighting the artist's focus on simplified forms and the exploration of Black identity within the artistic context of the time. The print demonstrates the artist's skill in portraying a human figure with a few well-placed lines, demonstrating the power of simplification in artistic expression.