The Fulton Fish Market 1953

Antonio Frasconi's 1953 woodcut, "The Fulton Fish Market", depicts a bustling New York City marketplace. The artist, known for his expressive black and white style, captures the energy of the market with bold lines and simplified forms. The building's brick facade and the figures of the vendors and buyers are rendered with a sense of immediacy, highlighting the market's vital role in the city's life. Frasconi's woodcut is a powerful testament to the artist's skill and his ability to portray the dynamism of urban life.