Smoke Tree 1953

Paul Landacre's 1953 wood engraving "Smoke Tree" depicts a stark landscape with a large, imposing mountain range in the background and a small tree in the foreground. The artist's masterful use of lines and shading creates a sense of depth and texture, characteristic of the American Regionalist movement. The print's simplicity emphasizes the vastness of the wilderness, drawing the viewer into a contemplative experience of nature.