The Little Bronze Cannon (Book X: The Boys, facing p.428) 1949

Fritz Eichenberg's "The Little Bronze Cannon (Book X: The Boys, facing p.428)" is a woodcut illustration from 1949, showcasing Eichenberg's masterful use of line and shadow. The work depicts a woman, likely an old woman, sitting in a rocking chair with a miniature cannon in her lap, a teapot and a teacup on the floor near her feet. This work is a beautiful example of Eichenberg's signature style and his ability to capture emotion and character within the starkness of black and white.