Book Illustration n.d.

This wood-engraving, created by Thomas Bewick, a renowned English artist of the late 18th and early 19th century, depicts a scene from a book illustration. The detailed black and white illustration features a man standing in the doorway of a small wooden structure while two women sit on the ground. Bewick was a pioneer in the use of wood engraving for book illustration, and his work helped to revive the art form. The small size of the print, measuring just 49 x 50 mm, is characteristic of book illustrations of the period. The image, now located at the Art Institute of Chicago, provides a glimpse into Bewick's masterful use of detail and line in wood engraving.