Patzcuaro Nocturne I 1930

"Patzcuaro Nocturne I" (1930) is a woodcut by American artist Leo Katz (1887-1982) that depicts a scene of two figures in a dimly lit interior. The figures are cloaked in dark garments, their faces illuminated by the flickering light of a candle. The composition is dominated by the figures and their interaction, with the surrounding objects serving as subtle background elements. This work is considered a prime example of Katz's signature style, which often explored themes of social realism and the lives of working-class people.