Nacht 1903 - 1931

"Nacht" (Night) is a woodcut print created by Belgian artist Bernard Essers between 1903 and 1931. The artwork depicts a stylized and simplified scene of a woman standing, her long, flowing hair obscuring her face, and a man seated in the foreground. The figures are rendered in a stark black and white contrast, characteristic of woodcut printing, and are framed by a thick black border. The geometric and linear patterns of the surrounding foliage and the simplified forms of the figures contribute to a sense of symbolism and abstraction, aligning with the Art Nouveau movement. Essers' use of black and white, bold lines, and evocative imagery in this woodcut demonstrates a typical style of the period.