Quarry (Carriere) 

Joseph Hecht's "Quarry" is a graphic depiction of a quarry, likely carved from a stone block, that portrays the impact of human activity on the environment. The artist, born in 1891, creates a stark contrast between the geometric forms of the cut stone and the undulating lines of the surrounding landscape, suggesting both the power of nature and the mark that humans leave behind. Hecht's use of fine lines and hatching contributes to the sense of depth and texture, making the viewer feel like they are standing in the quarry itself, surrounded by the fragments of the earth.