Kerst- en nieuwjaarswens voor 1950-1951 van Polak & Schwarz 1950

This anonymous New Year card for 1950-51 from Polak & Schwarz is a woodcut, all about the dance of black ink on white paper. It’s not just about the image, but also the cut that makes it—you know? Look how the artist uses these little, furious marks to build up the windmill, creating the illusion of depth and texture. It’s all hatching, cross-hatching. I love how the sky is alive with these agitated strokes; it’s like the air itself is buzzing with energy. The tree on the left mirrors this, its leaves a flurry of tiny cuts, contrasting with the solid darkness of the building beneath. The whole piece is graphic, bold, and a bit rough around the edges, but that’s part of its charm, right? Makes me think a bit of Emil Nolde's woodcuts, with their raw energy and expressive lines. Art’s like that, a big conversation across time. What do you think?