Exit from the Suburban Train 1955 - 1957

Ivan Stepanovich Gomenkov's woodcut "Exit from the Suburban Train" (1955 - 1957) is a striking example of the artist's signature style, characterized by bold black and white contrasts and simplified forms. The scene depicts a crowd of commuters leaving a train station, their figures rendered in silhouette against the backdrop of a city skyline. The use of black and white creates a sense of anonymity and collective experience, reflecting the artist's interest in the lives of ordinary people. The woodcut's stark simplicity and powerful composition evoke a sense of movement and the daily rhythm of urban life.