Orkaan 1921

"Orkaan" (1921) is a woodcut print by Johannes Frederik Engelbert ten Klooster, a Dutch artist known for his expressive style. The artwork depicts a tumultuous seascape with large waves crashing against a cityscape in the distance. The black and white composition, rendered with bold lines, creates a dramatic contrast between the dark sky and the white water. The stylized, almost abstract representation of the storm speaks to the power and intensity of nature, a recurring theme in ten Klooster's work. "Orkaan" is a striking example of Dutch Expressionism, a movement characterized by strong emotions and an emphasis on subjective experience.