The Story c. 1950s

"The Story" is a black and white woodcut created by American artist Harold Persico Paris in the 1950s. The print depicts a table and chairs seen from an overhead perspective, with a large, round object, perhaps a plate or bowl, resting on the table. The stark simplicity of the image and the bold use of black and white create a sense of mystery and intrigue. The artist's use of woodcuts, a traditional technique, provides a textural and tactile quality to the artwork, making the image more dynamic. The work is indicative of Paris's style which often features bold, graphic imagery.