TOM c. 1940

"TOM" is a woodcut print created by American artist William Parker Abbe around 1940. The print depicts a stylized figure of a man standing in front of a geometrically patterned background. The simplified forms and bold black and white contrasts of the print are characteristic of the woodcut style. The work is known for its unique representation of form and space. Abbe's bold use of black and white in this print is reminiscent of German Expressionism, a style that emphasized emotional expression through graphic means. "TOM" is a powerful example of Abbe's unique approach to printmaking and his ability to evoke emotion through simplified forms.