U for Urchin 1898

"U for Urchin" is a woodcut print from 1898 by British artist William Nicholson. The print, which is part of a larger alphabet series, depicts a young boy with his hands in his pockets, standing in a simple pose, possibly against a wall. Nicholson's use of bold black lines and simplified forms, characteristic of his style, creates a striking image that is both playful and melancholic. The print is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.