Woodblock for Man Fishing Under a Tree with Waterfall n.d.

This is a woodblock for the print "Man Fishing Under a Tree with Waterfall" by Thomas Bewick, a noted English wood engraver and natural historian. The block, carved from a single piece of wood, shows the image in reverse, as it would have been imprinted on paper. It is now housed at The Art Institute of Chicago. Bewick’s wood engravings were notable for their realism and detail, and this block is a testament to his skill. The intricate carving of the trees, the water, and the figure of the fisherman demonstrates the meticulousness of the wood engraving process.