Masonry Versus Sky 1936

"Masonry Versus Sky" is a 1936 woodcut print by American artist Arnold Wiltz (1889-1937). The artwork depicts a stone wall ascending into a sky filled with clouds, creating a visual tension between the man-made and the natural. The print's stark black and white tones, achieved through the meticulous use of lines and hatching, further enhance this contrast, drawing the viewer's eye upwards towards the sky. The work is a prime example of Wiltz's use of woodcut as a medium to explore themes of nature and the built environment, demonstrating his skill in capturing both the beauty and the power of these opposing forces.