The Death of Venus 1938

"The Death of Venus", a 1938 woodcut by Julien Alberts, depicts a dramatic scene of a fallen figure in an urban setting. The composition is fragmented and angular, with geometric shapes representing buildings and other architectural elements. The figure of Venus, lying in the foreground, is surrounded by swirling lines and patterns, suggestive of death and decay. This work, created during a pivotal period in art history, reflects the influence of modernism and its exploration of themes of urban life, mortality, and the human condition.