Owl 1959

Leonard Baskin's 1959 woodcut "Owl" portrays a detailed and expressive rendering of the nocturnal bird. The artist, known for his powerful and often unsettling depictions of animals, presents the owl within a circular frame, its feathered wings spread wide and its large, penetrating eyes emphasized. Baskin's signature style, characterized by bold lines and stark contrasts, creates a sense of both beauty and unease, reflecting the owl's enigmatic presence in nature. This small-scale work, a testament to the artist's meticulous attention to detail, exemplifies Baskin's mastery of woodcut, a traditional printmaking technique that he revived and reimagined in his own distinct style.