Zittende man 1918 - 1919

"Zittende man" (Sitting Man), a woodcut created between 1918 and 1919 by Dutch artist Maurits de Groot, depicts a solitary figure seated in a stark landscape. The work's simplified forms and use of black and white contrast are characteristic of Expressionism. De Groot, known for his bold lines and expressive figures, captures the mood of isolation and contemplation in this haunting image. The figure's posture and the starkness of the background suggest a sense of melancholic introspection, reflecting the mood of the post-World War I era. The work is currently held in the Rijksmuseum.