Untitled (Urban Scene-Evening) c. 1935 - 1940

Irving G. Lehman's "Untitled (Urban Scene-Evening)" is a woodcut print depicting a nighttime city scene, likely from the 1930s. The artist uses stark black and white to illustrate the city's skyline, dominated by tall buildings with smokestacks spewing pollution into the night sky. Lehman uses geometric shapes to create a sense of urban density, with a stark contrast between the light and dark areas of the composition. The use of black lines and blocks in the print creates a sense of depth and a geometric, almost abstract, depiction of the city. This woodcut provides a glimpse into the industrial cityscapes that were so prevalent in America during this era.