Sleeping Negress c. 1943

"Sleeping Negress" is a woodblock print created by Jack Van Deckter in 1943. This work features a stylized depiction of a Black woman, rendered with detailed crosshatching and a focus on her form. The composition emphasizes the subject's repose, conveying a sense of rest and vulnerability. This piece exemplifies Van Deckter's skill in utilizing the woodblock printing medium to create expressive and evocative imagery, offering insight into the artist's interest in human subjects and their emotions.