Scarecrow of Europe 1943

"Scarecrow of Europe" is a 1943 woodcut by Fiske Boyd. The piece portrays a caricature of a military figure wearing a uniform and a hat, standing with a stick in his hand, surrounded by abstract forms including airplanes and bombs. This work, in the style of political cartooning and printmaking, uses bold black and white lines and a chaotic composition to create a satirical critique of the political and military situation during World War II. The use of simple forms and dramatic contrast emphasizes the absurdity and danger of war.