Plowing 1932

Clare Leighton's 1932 woodcut "Plowing" depicts a farmer guiding a pair of horses pulling a plow across a field. The black and white print uses strong lines and stark contrasts to emphasize the work of the farmer and the horses against the background of a rolling countryside. Leighton's mastery of woodcut printing is evident in the detailed textures and depth of the image. This piece is characteristic of Leighton's work, which often portrayed rural life and the natural world, with a focus on agricultural labor.