Street in Yalta 1971

"Street in Yalta" is a 1971 woodcut by Soviet artist Yuri Ivanovich Mezentsev. The work depicts a street scene in Yalta, a city on the Crimean Peninsula, using bold black and white lines to create a stark and dramatic effect. The composition is dominated by a series of steps leading down to a distant vista of the sea, creating a sense of depth and perspective. Mezentsev was known for his distinctive style, combining elements of realism and expressionism, and his works often explored the urban landscape of the Soviet Union.