Lumberyard - Mystic, Connecticut c. 1935

Edith Hogen Peck's "Lumberyard - Mystic, Connecticut" is a powerful black and white woodcut print. It captures a moment in the Mystic, Connecticut lumberyard circa 1935. The composition features a large boat docked between rows of shed-like structures, all rendered in a stylized, almost abstract manner. The strong contrasts in light and dark and the simplification of the forms contribute to the print's expressive and graphic quality. Peck, a prolific printmaker, was known for her depictions of coastal scenes, often infused with a sense of place and local character. "Lumberyard - Mystic, Connecticut" is an excellent example of her distinctive artistic style.