Sally Jo 1939

"Sally Jo" is a 1939 woodcut by American artist Morris Atkinson Blackburn. The work is characterized by stark black and white lines that create a simplified and stylized portrait of a woman. The bold geometric forms and stark contrast of light and dark recall the principles of Cubism, a style popularized by early 20th-century artists like Pablo Picasso. The subject's face is partly obscured by a mask, creating an air of mystery and intrigue. This dynamic work, with its distinctive minimalist aesthetic, exemplifies Blackburn's distinctive style.