Insomnia c. 1960

"Insomnia," a 1960s woodcut by Caroline Wogan Durieux, depicts a skeletal figure amidst a graveyard, a powerful image of mortality. The stark, almost monochromatic palette highlights the starkness of the scene. The artist, known for her haunting and expressive work, conveys a sense of isolation and the passage of time through this evocative print. The composition is dominated by the repeated imagery of crosses, suggestive of both the weight of mortality and the quiet stillness of the night. The artwork evokes an atmosphere of somber reflection and the complexities of human experience.