Uncle Frank's Workshop 1935

Wanda Gág's 1935 woodcut, "Uncle Frank's Workshop", captures the cluttered yet intimate space of a rural workshop. The artist, known for her detailed illustrations and expressive line work, uses strong contrasts of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and texture. The composition, dominated by a cast-iron stove and a wooden chair, reflects the artist's interest in everyday objects and the working-class life. This print, housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, exemplifies the style of American Regionalism, a movement that celebrated the everyday lives and landscapes of the nation.