Children and Still Life 1956

Leonard Baskin's 1956 woodcut "Children and Still Life" showcases his signature style. The print's circular format and dense black lines create a sense of confinement and claustrophobia. The figures, seemingly intertwined with the thorny branches of the still life, suggest a struggle or a sense of entrapment. Baskin's work often explored themes of mortality and the complexities of human relationships, adding a layer of symbolic depth to this stark and evocative image.