Untitled (Men, Rifles, Fire) c. 1938

"Untitled (Men, Rifles, Fire)" is a woodcut print by American artist William Jacobs (1897-1973), created around 1938. The artwork depicts a stark black and white scene of urban chaos, likely influenced by the events of the Spanish Civil War. The composition is divided between a group of men firing rifles and a figure fleeing from a building engulfed in flames. This powerful image uses bold geometric forms and simplified figures to create a sense of urgency and social commentary, reflecting the political anxieties of the era.