Boats Near Acre 1952

"Boats Near Acre" is a 1952 woodcut by Jacob Pins, a prominent Israeli artist born in 1917. The artwork depicts a simplified, almost abstract scene of boats docked near a shore, with a large palm tree dominating the foreground. The bold, black lines of the print, juxtaposed against the lighter background, create a stark contrast typical of woodcuts, further emphasizing the simple forms of the subject matter. This style is indicative of Pins's work, known for its expressive, sometimes geometric, approach to capturing the essence of his subjects.