Bootmaker's Cottage 1928

"Bootmaker's Cottage" is a 1928 woodcut by Solomon Borisovich Judovin, a Russian artist known for his depictions of everyday life. The image portrays a simple cottage with a boot hanging on a pole, suggesting the home's owner is a shoemaker. The artist's bold lines and stark contrasts create a powerful sense of realism, highlighting the harsh conditions of rural life. Judovin's work often depicted the struggles of working-class people, and this woodcut is a poignant reminder of the simple dignity of human labor.