The Table 1941

"The Table" (1941) is a colorful linocut by the American artist Henry Mark (1915-2015). The print depicts a still life of a table set with fruit, a glass, a pitcher, and several pieces of folded paper. Mark uses strong geometric forms and flat planes of color to create a sense of depth and movement. The bold colors, strong lines and geometric shapes of the composition reflect the style of Cubism which was popular at the time, especially in America during the 1930s and 1940s.