Evening 1929
wandagag
photo of handprinted image
toned paper
light pencil work
ink paper printed
old engraving style
personal sketchbook
united-states
sketchbook drawing
watercolour illustration
cartoon carciture
sketchbook art
"Evening" is a wood-engraving by American artist Wanda Gág, created in 1929. The artwork, depicting a dimly lit room with a spinning wheel and a lamp, evokes a sense of quietude and introspection. Gág was known for her intricate and expressive woodcuts, often focusing on themes of rural life and folklore. "Evening" is a prime example of her mastery of the technique, capturing the soft shadows and subtle details of the domestic scene. The piece is housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
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As night fell outside, Wanda Gág was indoors making these strange zigzag patterns on the wall, apparently by propping a slightly opened book in front of a kerosene lamp. This print speaks to her fascination with pattern, and to the mystery everyday objects held for her.
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