Fontamara IV 1947

"Fontamara IV" is a woodcut by Brazilian artist Fayga Ostrower, created in 1947. The print depicts a crowd of people gathered in front of a building, with a figure on a balcony above them. The stark black and white contrasts of the woodcut create a sense of drama and urgency, reflecting the political turmoil of the time. Ostrower was known for her powerful and evocative woodcuts, which often dealt with social and political themes, and "Fontamara IV" exemplifies this aspect of her work.