The Pool 1935

"The Pool" is a 1935 woodcut by Ivan Bartlett (1908-1976). The artwork depicts a woman standing in a pool of water, surrounded by a dense thicket of foliage. Bartlett's use of bold black and white contrasts and simplified forms creates a stark and dramatic image, typical of the woodcut style. This powerful print showcases Bartlett's masterful use of line and negative space, characteristic of his art.